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President’s Corner

November 2016

I have bought a lot of things over the years with gold I have found. Three cars, which I am sure are scrap metal by now. One was an International Scout I gave 4.5 ounces for. He was asking 2500.00 and gold was at 600.00 an ounce. I offered him 4 ounces he was fine with that, all were big nuggets. His wife wanted more, so I gave him an additional .5 ounce. I told him to hold onto the gold as I thought the value would be going up…Should listen to myself a little more. He would have more than tripled his money if he had. I bought 2- 50 inch tv's for the bedrooms for 5000.00 paid for with gold I found. Now the tv's have a value of 400.00 and I am being generous. So if you ask me about buying things by selling your gold, I’ll say, figure what’s the value of what you’re buying in 5 yrs and compare that to what gold will be selling for. I give good advice, just a little hard of hearing.. HaHa Gold is precious, will not tarnish, corrode, or lose its luster. I have found gold on the beach lost 100 years ago which looked like it was made yesterday. If at all possible hang on to what you have, it will last all other will fade. El Presidente Mike and Yes Going for the Gold

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Cyndy’s Meeting Notes Henrietta Markley opened the meeting by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then Mike recognized all first time visitors by asking them to introduce themselves. Since Robert Jordan was home with a bad cold, Mike had Cyndy Burchard talked about the upcoming Bear River outing. Details like when we could go in, that it was for members only and to make sure your dues were up to date, and the fact that it could and almost did rain all weekend. And that we were to be out of the campground by 10:00am on Monday the 31st. Then Cyndy had Gary Shaver to tell everyone what he had seen as far as water levels at the river over the past few days. After that Cyndy mentioned that we have no meeting in November, due to the Veteran’s Day holiday landing on our meeting day. The Veterans wanted to use the building that night. Also Saturday the 29th was the Mining Districts were to meet in Foresthill for the Foresthill Divide and surrounding area Mining Districts. There were 49 Districts listed on the notice with 3-4 more added. Chris Giorgi explained what the meeting was for. Mike then began talking about panning and sluicing on the Bear River. Since that is where we were to have our October outing. He then had Chris Miller come to the front and talk about working the dry river bed, and the old quarry on the Nevada County side of the Bear River, along with other areas along the river. Chris said he usually works about 3 hours a day on the river. And usually finds ¾ of a gram to ¼ of a gram each time. The gold is small, but it’s gold. Mike also asked that we bring to meetings any equipment that we no longer use and would like to sell or trade. He would like to start this at the January 13, 2017 meeting. December will be a busy month, with our Ugly Sweater contest, potluck, and other activities. Then Mike started talking about coils for the detectors. And the one he found a 2 oz. nugget with. And how interesting it is that everyone thinks the coil someone found a large nugget with, is the one to get. But that isn’t necessarily so. It was just that someone got lucky that day. Then he explained how coils work including coil types, depth, Double D coils and round coils. How big coils work because of a big area and a smaller coil within it. He says technically, don’t get too caught up on a bunch of different coils. Mike says he likes to hear what the ground is doing, so he goes slow so the machine has a chance to work on the ground itself. Why is bedrock so important? At places like Liberty Hill, there are places of true bedrock with cracks and crevices that still can have gold in them. But if you find the big boulders, remember that the miners have dug around them too. But don’t discount checking there, on both sides of it. It got there once before, it could again. True bedrock is where you will find the gold for sure. When you go to look at an area, think in terms of millions of years ago, not 100’s or 1000’s, and how things could’ve changed for the gold to get to where you would find it.

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At some time or another, we all use the discriminator on our machines. And it doesn’t always sound the same for every nugget. Depending on the ground, the shape and size of the nugget, plus combinations of other minerals that you find together with it will make a difference too. Mike says, keep in mind that gold could be found just about anywhere that might you think has already been worked out. You just need to look at the area a little differently sometimes. Then we took a break and had our drawing. Boy was that a fun one too! See you next month!

Cyndy PS; Since we have no November meeting our newsletter for next month will be mostly on our October outing at Bear River, the Christmas potluck information, and other information. Please send Sherry Andersen any photos you may have from the outing to be published in the newsletter to [email protected]

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DEC. 9TH Goldhound Meeting ELIJAH’S JAR and ANNUAL POT-LUCK & SPECIAL RAFFLE Please bring a dish for eight and your own drinks (no alcohol). We will provide the plates and utensils. We will open up early, 5:00pm, if you would like to come and help us set up the tables and visit. Our Kitchen is large with a large oven to keep your dish warm. Don’t forget to bring along some treats to enjoy early with others. We hold two raffles this time of the year. We will hold a special Raffle as a fundraiser for Elijah’s Jar Food Closet, located in Foresthill, who serves the needy in the Sierra Foothills. All money collected goes to them. For everyone that donates they will receive a special ticket. It will be one ticket only for each family that donates. As you come into the meeting, walk over to the Raffle table area, and Henrietta Markley will be waiting to take your donation and give you a raffle ticket.

ELIJAR’S JAR EMERGENCY FOOD CLOSET FUNDRAISER Elijah’s Jar supports the communities of Foresthill and Iowa Hill. Linda Parshall Elijah’s Jar coordinator, said each day this year there is more homeless depending on their help not only for food but clothes as well. “Elijah’s Jar” serves families, seniors, the disabled, the working poor, single parents, and the homeless, no manner where they live. “Elijah’s Jar” receives no government funding and is fully dependent upon the generosity of churches, service organizations, and people like you, the many concerned people of this area. “Elijah’s Jar” is a 501c-3 non-profit; therefore, all your donations are tax deductible. They are also an all-volunteer organization located at 24617 Foresthill Rd., in Foresthill. If you prefer to use a gift certificate, please give one from one of the grocery outlets in the Foresthill area. The need for a financial donation is greatest (in the form of checks) and will be used by them to purchase food that they need to buy to balance out the varieties they have. Make out your checks to Elijah’s Jar and we will deliver the checks the day after the meeting, or you may mail them. (Elijah’s Jar, P.O. Box 1036, Foresthill, 95631). Be sure to note that you are a Goldhounds member, you will receive a receipt and letter for your donation. If you prefer to buy your food donations be sure to fall within this list. Please check the Use By Dates. Elijah’s Jar cannot keep outdated product on their shelves. Canned tuna and chicken Boxed “complete meals.” Peanut butter, jams and honey Meal mixes i.e. “Rice-a-Roni” or “Hamburger Helper.” Canned fruits and vegetables

Canned meats, i.e.Chili, stews, tamales Healthy cereals (not sugar coated). Hearty soups Pasta sauce, spaghetti, or Mac & cheese

Thank You Goldhounds, I know you will do what you can. You all are the real Gold Nuggets in the Mother Lode Country.

Cyndy

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MOTHER LODE NUGGETS The Nuggets will be at Mt. Vernon cemetery on February 20th teaching gold panning at the Heritage Fair. Mark your calendar and come on out!

Pssst you don’t have to be a Nugget to help the Nuggets. Come on out and join us. If you would like to help the Nuggets during any event, please contact RAY DODDS at: Phone 530-367-5539 or by email at: [email protected]

The Biggest Nugget of them All! Ray Dodds

Mother Lode Goldhounds Schedule of Events 2016 We meet the second Friday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Veterans Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn, CA. Directions: Take Hwy. 80 toward Auburn, get off at Hwy 49 and turn toward downtown Auburn. At the first stop light turn right, drive one block and turn right again. The Veterans Hall sits on your left. Bring your friends. The Public is invited. Come early for snacks, buy door-prize tickets, and visit with friends. www.Goldhounds.com [email protected]

Special Events Schedule for 2016 February 20, 2017

Nuggets teach panning on Presidents Day at Mt Vernon

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Latest News On The Reinhart Case: The Pacific Legal Found (PLF) has decided to take the Rinehart case to the Supreme Court, if the Supreme Court will see the case. After all, the Supreme Court only sees 3% of the cases requested. If you have never heard of the Pacific Legal Fund (PLF), they are a 501c(3), Non-profit legal organization, that deals only with Property Rights, Freedom of Speech and precedent setting cases. These people believe in the Constitution and the Rights that it gives to the citizens of the United States. You can find more out about them on their website at: www.pacificlegal.org. Donations to them are tax-deductible, and much appreciated. This organization has taken 9 cases up to the Supreme Court and won every one of them. Please go to their website and check them out to see if you may want to consider a donation of any size.

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Goldhound Meeting Schedule for 2016-17 Dec. 9, 2016

Goldhound meeting Elijah’s Jar, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Auburn Veterans Hall, 100 East St., Auburn, CA

Jan 13, 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Goldhound Meeting Bring your equipment to sell or trade.

Feb 10, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

March 10, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

April 14, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

May 9, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

June 9, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

July 14, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

August 8, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

Sept 8, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

Oct 13, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

Nov 10, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

Dec 8, 2017

Goldhound Meeting

OTHER CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) We meet the third Saturday in January, April, July and October River City Prospectors Chapter meets quarterly in Rio Linda, CA. GPAA has member only claims and outings. Their “Pick & Shovel Gazette” has good information for everyone who supports mining. For GPAA Gold Show dates check: www.goldprospectors.org or call 1-800-551-9797. The club has claims and outings for members. Their “Pick & Shovel Gazette” has good information for everyone! Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/rcpgpaa/ or Contact Jim Hutchings at (530) 367-5108 or contact the GPAA at 800-551-9797. Visit the GPAA web site at www.goldprospectors.com Roseville Rock Roller Gem & Mineral Society Meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the Placerville Fairgrounds in Roseville, 800 All American City Blvd. www.rockrollers.com or email [email protected]

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Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs Meetings on the first Thursday of every month at the Sacramento County Old SMUD Building, corner of Elkhorn & Don Julio in North Highlands, CA. www.sacramentovalleydetectingbuffs.com El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society Call (530) 676-2472 or visit www.eldoradomineralandgem.org Gold Country Treasure Seekers Located in Placerville, CA. This is a club for metal detecting enthusiasts. For more information contact Jan Nixon, [email protected] Gold Pan California, Gold Adventures 1021 Detroit Ave., Concord, CA – For more information call (925) 825-GOLD Golden Caribou Mining A small-scale mining gold club in Belden, CA. For more information call (530) 283-5141 or visit www.goldencaribou.com UPI - United Prospectors Meets every other month at outings, [email protected] - Info 209-567-9987. Club can offer outings to claims. 2401 E. Orangebury Ave., Modesto, 95355 - phone (209) 567-2370. Shasta Miners Club has claims for members use. Meetings at 7 PM on the third Wednesday of every month at the Moose Lodge on Lake Blvd. in Shasta, CA., just up from Shopko on the left. Call (530) 623-0744 The 16 to 1 Underground Gold Miners Museum Contact them for tours of a working underground mine and special events. (530) 287-3330 Write: PO Box 907, Alleghany, CA 95910 www.undergroundgold.com Email: [email protected] Comstock Gold Prospectors Meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Masonic Lodge, 2425 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV. Write P.O. Box 20781, Reno, NV 89515 or visit www.cgpgold.org Western Mining Alliance – Miners who fight for our rights to dredge and mine in California. WMA has a great online newsletter and a great people to work with. Visit: www.westernminingalliance.com Email: [email protected]

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ICMJ’s PROSPECTING AND MINING JOURNAL - Scott Harn, Editor, and his team works hard to get this monthly mining magazine on line & in the mail. Check them out. www.icmj.com - [email protected] -831-479-1500. ICMJ offers current news on the dredging regulations, PLP, Miner’s Alliance, and are the best online source of recent gold news. You can search for great “how-to” and “where-to” articles on dredging, metal detecting, mining operations, assaying, legislative updates, geology, history, metals prices and financial news.

Public Lands for the People Latest News Dear PLP Members and the Mining Community, It has been a long time since there was any movement in the consolidated California dredging cases PLP first brought against the state in 2009. Since then other cases and other litigants (like the New '49ers and WMA), have joined us in the fight which the court system combined into the consolidated cases. Yesterday, Nov. 14th, Judge Ochoa held a hearing to decide the next steps in the cases since the CA Supreme Court ruled against Brandon Rinehart (and all of us!), this past summer, reversing decades of law in a single very bad decision. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court is being petitioned on Brandon's behalf by Pacific Legal Foundation, Judge Ochoa, who had previously put everything on hold until after Rinehart was decided, has moved off that position, and per our attorney James Buchal "indicated that he did not see any virtue in continuing delay, suggesting that it was unlikely that the United States Supreme Court would even take the case, and announced his intention to set a trial date. This greatly discomfited the State, whose lawyers began to raise all sorts of objections...and the Judge agreed with me, ultimately setting a trial date of November 13, 2017.” And now hearing the remaining cases separately, the CEQA hearing will be heard on April 21, 2017. The State has requested an opportunity to brief the impact of the California Supreme Court’s decision on the Judge’s prior decision (they want him to revise it, as he suggested he might, and this doesn't bode well for the miners), and to address the federal supremacy issue as it relates to CEQA , etc. All briefs are due 45 days before the April hearing. We have our work cut out for us; and we appreciate all of you who have stood with us in this fight over the many years since we filed the first dredging lawsuit against the state of California in 2009. We keep on fighting the fight in hopes that the courts will recognize that the miners have certain rights that have been stomped on and what's more, we are not giving up and going away. It's the right thing to do. We will keep you updated as progress is made. Another "thank you" is in order to our membership! PLP’s proposal to update and amend its bylaws have been overwhelmingly approved by you. With quorum

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attained, as of October 16, 2016 the Corporation has placed these bylaws into effect as the new document that is fully compliant with California State law. The Vote Breakdown: Participation Rate: 52% of the Entire Membership “Yes” Votes: 93% “No” Votes: 6% Ballots Returned Without a “Yes” or “No” Preference: 1.6% Thank you again for participating in this very important and long overdue initiative. With your help we will continue our fight against the State of California concerning the dredge ban and supporting the mission of MMACUSA.ORG and the Mining Districts, as well as other Public Land rights issues. For Clarification: There are no Board Approved membership meetings at this time. www.publiclandsforthepeople.org is the only website for PLP. All updates will be posted there. Ron Kliewer President Public Lands for the People PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE PEOPLE - 7194 Conejo Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92404, (909) 889-3039, WWW.PLP2.ORG . P.L.P. continues to work on your behalf to keep public lands open. Donations are tax deductible. They have great raffles posted in the ICMJ to help with attorney fees and they need help! Fighting for your right to mine is very expensive so PLP is auctioning off any donations you can make to help raise money. If you can help they will take just about anything from old heirlooms to vehicles. PLP hosts a running auction for gold on eBay. http://www.publiclandsforthepeople.org/ AMRA - American Mining Rights Association is a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Association and was created by miners and public land users, for miners and public land users to preserve and maintain their rights as they pertain to access to their public lands and their rights to obtain the minerals on those lands. We are not a gold club but rather an advocacy group. American Mining Rights Association PMB #607, 6386 Greeley Hill Rd., Coulterville, CA 95311 [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] www.AmericanMiningRights.com

https://www.facebook.com/americanminingrights

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GOLDHOUND MEETING AND MEMBER INFORMATION NAME BADGES: Club name badges can be ordered at any club meeting. See Member Stephen Johnson at the meeting as you come in the door - Badge with Pin Clasp: $4.50 Magnetic Badge: $5.00. _______________________________________________________________________ FORREST GRIBBLE is in charge of our Monthly Raffles. Thank You Forrest for all you do to help the club out. You and your Dad (Ron) are a real blessing to our Nuggets & Goldhounds. ______________________________________________________________________

GOLDHOUND T-SHIRTS

See Cyndy Burchard if you are interested in a Goldhounds T-shirt. You can call at 530-346-9481 or email her at: [email protected]. Cyndy will need to know what size you need, and for the women, whether you want a Gold OR Pink one. If you worked at the Gold Panning Championships and signed in with the person in charge, you will receive a shirt. Otherwise they are $16 each.

Announcement on Jackets and T-shirts I have the T-shirts and Jackets from Dancing Dawg Productions. If you haven’t paid me for your Jacket, now is the time! If you see these jackets and would like to place an order, please Cyndy Burchard. We need to have at least 12 at a time to get them back quickly. The cost is $45 each.

_______________________________________________________________________ GOLDHOUND PATCH for your hat or jacket are can be bought at each meeting for $6.00 each. See Cyndy Burchard _______________________________________________________________________ CYNDY BURCHARD is in charge of our membership and is the club Secretary, as well as our Sunshine Lady. Cyndy also sends emails out for the Goldhounds. A BIG THANK YOU to Cyndy for all her hard work. ________________________________________________________________________ GOLDHOUND MEETINGS are held the 2nd Friday of each month at the Auburn Veterans Hall, 7:00PM-9:00PM, 100 EAST ST., AUBURN, CA. Take Hwy. 80 toward Auburn, get off at Hwy 49 and turn toward Old Town Auburn. At the Lincoln turn right, go one short block and turn right again on to East Street. The Veterans Hall sits on the left, parking is in the back. Invite your friends, the public is always welcome to attend.

GOLDHOUND CLASSIFIEDS Do you have something for sale? For Barter? A request of your fellow miner’s? Or just want to offer something free for the asking? List it free for all Goldhounds, here on the Goldhound Classifieds. Send your ad and contact information to

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Sherry Andersen at [email protected] along with any photos needed. Your ad will be in the next newsletter and can go on the Goldhounds Live page on Goldhounds.com web site if requested. **************************** Dear Goldhound Member who helped us with our camper at the Foresthill championships. You said that you have a camper jack still in the box that we would like to buy. Please give us a call. Mike -530-272-7375 **********************************

THE MOTHER LODE GOLDHOUND NAME, IMAGES, AND PHOTOS ARE THE PROPERTY of Mother Lode Goldhounds and cannot be used without expressed written permission. Don’t even try it, remember, we hang claim jumpers.

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The Mother Lode Goldhounds and Nuggets want to Thank Hansen Brothers for their generous donations of gravel used by the Nuggets during gold panning demonstrations and lessons.

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GOLDHOUND MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION For questions regarding your membership status please contact Cyndy Burchard at [email protected] or call (530) 346-9481 If you would like to join/renew your membership, please print out this form and send the completed form with a check/money order payable to: Mother Lode Goldhounds, P.O. Box 1371, Colfax, CA 95713 ( ) $40.00 Individual ( ) $45.00 Family ( ) Senior & Spouse (age 70+) $30 ( ) New membership or ( ) Renewal (one year applies to all) NAME_________________________________________EMAIL____________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________PHONE__________________________ CITY________________________________ STATE__________ZIP CODE__________________ I hereby apply for membership/renewal with the Mother Lode Goldhounds. I fully understand Mother Lode Goldhounds and its agents do not provide goods or services for any of my activities including, for example, mining equipment or supplies, lodging, transportation, food, etc. Mother Lode Goldhounds is not liable for any negligent or unwillful 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 or rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies, the adequacy of medical attention once provided, or negligence on part of Mother Lode Goldhounds. 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 Mother Lode Goldhounds membership is based upon participants executing this release of liability. That whatever recreational event I, or my family attend, I am responsible and at no time will have legal or financial claim against, nor will hold responsible, any member or club official of the Mother Lode Goldhounds for any damages or injuries. I agree that this release shall be legally binding upon me personally, all members of my family and all minors travelling with me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being my intention to fully assume all risk associated with my activities as a member of the Mother Lode Goldhounds.

I have read and fully understand this release and membership application. SIGNATURE________________________________________ DATE______________________

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Frank, finding nuggets on the North Fork.

NEWSLETTER ISSUED MONTHLY - Issue #343 November 2016 Mailing address: MOTHER LODE GOLDHOUNDS P.O. Box 149, Foresthill, Ca. 95631 A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MINERALS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PUBLIC WELCOME! One Year Membership: $45.00 Family $40.00 Individual Editor: Sherry Andersen (916) 812-7813 [email protected] Goldhounds (530) 367-2891 email: [email protected]