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TRMS T-TOWN ROCKHOUND Volume 66 Issue 4 Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society April 2018 Page 1 Tul sa R o ck & Min era l So c i ety April 2018 Vol. 66 No. 4 Box 2292, Tulsa, OK 74101
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TULSA ROCK & MINERAL SOCIETY ADDRESS: BOX 2292 TULSA, OK 74101
www.tulsarockandmineralsociety.org .
2018 Officers are elected by club members each November
President Donna Loffer 918-407-1194;918-371-5051 [email protected]
1st VP/Programs Peter Grice 918-607-3445 [email protected]
2nd VP/Field Trips James/Amy Puls 918-430-5858 [email protected]
Secretary Roberta Wagle 918-695-4291 [email protected]
Treasurer Jerry Nagel 918-640-1324 [email protected]
Shop Foreman Billy McBay 918-455-0602 [email protected]
Editor Kay Waterman 918-521-4386 [email protected]
Web/Library Martha Rongey 918-230-1094 [email protected]
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Historian Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected]
Past-President Tony Rongey 918-619-7861 [email protected]
Directors Julia Allande, Steve Ridgeway, George Hill
2018 Committee Chairs are appointed by the new President
Chatpile Editor Wayne Mouser 918-582-8700 [email protected]
Rock Donations Larry Wagle 918-695-1527 [email protected]
Show Co-Chair Finis Riggs 918-232-8534 [email protected]
Show Co-Chair Eric Hamshar 918-284-3503 [email protected]
Club Scholarship Dianne Kirk & Richard Jaeger [email protected]; [email protected]
Fed Representative Liz Thomas 918-486-3788 [email protected]
AFMS Uniform Rules Richard Jaeger 918-481-0249 [email protected]
Publicity Martha Rongey 918-230-1094 [email protected]
By-Laws Bob & Nancy Hicks, Scott Robb [email protected]
Social Hour
Hospitality Table Kimberly Perry [email protected]
Uniform Rules Leon Reeder 918-346-7299 [email protected]
Need a VOLUNTEER to head the Education Committee! Contact TRMS President Donna Loffer
The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, Inc. was organized in April 1958 to promote interest and provide
education in the earth sciences, in historical artifacts, in jewelry-making and all forms of the lapidary arts. Field trips, the
club workshop, monthly meetings and other activities provide opportunities for life-long learning. Meetings: The second
Monday of each month at the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia Street, Tulsa, OK. Refreshments and
coffee begin at 6 p.m. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15 and the membership business meeting and program commence at 7
p.m. ALL WELCOME!
The T-Town Rockhound, official bulletin of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, is issued every month preceding
the regular monthly meeting. Permission is granted to reprint items from the newsletter unless otherwise designated, provided
that full credit is given to the author and the T-Town Rockhound. Please send items for the newsletter by the monthly
deadline, the 20st of the month preceding publication, to Editor, T-Town Rockhound: Kay Waterman,
[email protected] or mail to 1334 N. McFarland Place, Claremore, OK 74017. E-Mail Exchange Publications to
TRMS Membership: Single $12 - Family, $15, due Jan. 1. Mail: PO Box 2292, Tulsa OK 74101.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
What a great program we had this month at the general meeting! Thank you,
Peter Grice, program chair, for your efforts to arrange such interesting speakers!
The Hick's swap went very well, no rain. But it was cold.
ATTENTION: May 12th, at 10 AM, TRMS Grab bag party at the Loffers’, 12604 N.
143rd E. Ave., Collinsville. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by the club.
Over a thousand bags are ready to stuff. Bring some good stuff to go along with the
burgers and dogs. Don't forget to bring a chair and your favorite drink. Cheese and
condiments along with paper goods and utensils will be provided.
Club members with last name beginning with the letters K thru O are on tap for
snacks at our next Social Hour 6 – 7 pm, April 9 at College Hill Presbyterian..
President: Donna Loffer
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Museum of Osteology field trip in February provides class on identifying animal skulls and bones.
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Osteology Museum Educates TRMS Members Amy Puls, field trips
We had a great trip in February to the Museum of Osteology. We had a class on learning how to identify animal skulls
and bones by looking at their specific features. As we hunt the rivers and streams of Oklahoma, we now have the tools to
identify any bones we find.
I would like to thank Bob and Nancy Hicks for opening their home for our annual Spring Swap in March. We had cool
but beautiful weather, wonderful pot-luck meal and auction. We all look forward to next year! For April we are not going to
have a specific field trip as every weekend has a local or regional show. Support other Rock and Mineral Societies by
taking a trip to see some of our fellow clubs! Here is a listing:
April 7-8—SILOAM SPRINGS , ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society , Siloam
Springs Community Building; Mt Olive Street; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Demonstrations, displays, silent auctions,
door prizes. Contact Dave Leininger, 14029 White Oak Lane, Bentonville, AR 72712, (479)-721-1579; e-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: www.nwarockhounds.org
April 14—PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club show, Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm. For
more information, contact Lisa Eisele, 580-716-0646.
April 14-15—ABILENE, TEXAS: Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society, Abilene Convention Center; N
6th & Pine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $3, Children 6-12, $1.50; under 6 & Scouts and Military in uniform free;
Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society. Exhibits, Wheel of Fortune, dealers, fossils, rare minerals, cut and uncut gems,
fluorescent display, lapidary supplies and rough, jewelry making equipment, beads, Crack your own Geode, Silent
Auction, door prizes, grand prize drawing; proceeds benefit scholarship program. Contact Kay McDaniel, 3118
Woodglenn Cove, Abilene, TX 79606, (325)-668-8558; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site:
www.new.calichetimes.com
April 20-22—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society, Cessna Activity Center; 2744
George Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Students ages 12-17 $1, Children under 12 free with
adult admission. Silent auction and Gem Hunt, dealers, demonstrations and exhibits. Contact Jerry Honas, PO Box 1464
, Wichita, KS 67201-1464; e-mail: [email protected]
April 27-28—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Club, Pontotoc County Agriplex; 1710
N Broadway Ave, Ada. Main Building #1, west side of Agriplex. Directions: NE corner of the intersection of State Hwy 99
(US 377) and the Richardson Bypass (State Hwy 1 & 3E.) Hours: Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission ; contact Bobby
Freeman, 1111 East Central Blvd, Ada, OK 74820, (580)-235-5946; e-mail: [email protected]
April 28—PERKINS, OK: Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies Spring Swap 10 am – 4 pm. OK
Territory Plaza Park, 750 N. Main St. just south of Hwy 33/US 177 intersection, Perkins. No charge to set up, free parking.
Provide your own set-up. Live auction to benefit the OSCMS Scholarship Fund at 11:30 am. Open to the public.
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Display Case APRIL 2018 For March Delores Walls put in a beautiful, colorful display of wire-wrapped pieces and display pieces. This followed Peter Grice’s fascinating fossils. Now we
should have Leon Reeder’s entry. This is just a sampling of all the wonderful things we all have just waiting to be shown to others! Thank you each for your participation. Putting in a display does require a bit of work, but I feel the end justifies the effort, as people collect to view, admire, and annotate what is being shown, and I sure hope you all feel the same way. --Julia Allande
Delores Wall said she had many requests for her recipe for a hamburger/rice dish she brought to the swap at the Hicks’. Here ‘tis: Rice ‘n Sauce: Prepare 2 pkgs. Knorr Rice N Sauce Spanish with 1 pkg. Knorr Rice N Sauce Cajun or Dirty Rice as directed. Add 7 oz. can chopped chillies.
Brown 2 lb. ground chuck and add to rice mixture. Mix in 2-3 cups shredded cheese (she uses cheddar and mozzarella.) Leftovers can be frozen and reheated.
Delores Wall’s Display at College Hill Community Room
It’s that time of year again. Thanks to all of you who have already renewed TRMS membership. For those who have not, the
annual TRMS (Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society) dues for 2018 are $12 single (over 18 yrs.), $15 family. Submit the attached membership
form at one of our monthly meetings or by mail to: TRMS Membership, PO Box 2292, Tulsa, OK 74101. Please complete all
information on the form. Be sure to circle your choice(s) in permission for listings in the directory and delivery choice for the monthly
club bulletin. Also, family memberships with children under 18 – in order to recognize birthdays in the newsletter, with your permission,
we would like to get names of children along with birth month / year. Please consider email delivery of the monthly newsletter, as the
US Mail is expensive for the club. We may be on the verge of increasing dues unless the majority of the members select email only.
Thanks for you continued support and we look forward to your participation in the club. Jerry Nagel, TRMS Treasurer
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Treasurer's Report for April Newsletter
Income Expense
Deposit or Expense total Bank Balance
Balance $
Income:
Date Treasurer's Report for April Newsletter
Balance as of January 31, 2018 $ 2,252.25
Income:
02/05/18 Dues - W Cox Family Ck#2987 $15 $ 15.00
02/05/18 Dues - P Porter Ck#3630 $12 $ 12.00
02/05/18 Dues - C Robinson Ck#5099 $12 $ 12.00
02/05/18 Dues - C Bolze Family Ck#2521 $15 $ 15.00
02/05/18 Dues - J Ravenscroft Family Ck#367 $15 $ 15.00
02/05/18 Dues - P Grimsley (+$13 donation) Ck#1255 $25 $ 25.00
02/05/18 Dues - C Keller Family Ck#6396 $15 $ 15.00
02/05/18 Dues - M Hinere Ck#1240 $12 $ 12.00
02/05/18 Dues - S Rico (+tag $7.50) Ck#1095 $19.50 $ 19.50
02/12/18 Shop money from Billy MacBay $ 18.00
02/12/18 Dues - B Towner $12 Cash $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - J Toops Ck#13381 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - J Jarvis Ck#1774 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - C & M Cassity Ck#10463 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - G Goins $12 Cash $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - J King $12 Cash $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - A & W Clary Ck#11188 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - M Clary Ck#11188 $15 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - R McLendon (+name tag) Ck#6879 $21.75 $ 21.75
02/12/18 Dues - C & E Lee Ck3934 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - K & M Siler $15 Cash $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - J Smith $12 Cash $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - J & B Lieser Ck#5736 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - G & J Hill Ck#8750 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - J & J Gourd $15 Cash $ 15.00
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02/12/18 Dues - B & M Mire Family $15 Cash $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - L Reeder Ck#122 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - D & J Crain $15 Cash $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - M & M Bullard Family (+name tag) Cash $22.50 $ 22.50
02/12/18 Dues - D Hartzmann Ck#3057 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - M Hartzmann Ck#3057 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Dues - R Doden Ck#2849 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 Name tag - K Perry $9.75 cash $ 9.75
02/12/18 Dues - E & J Talla Ck#2679 $15 $ 15.00
02/12/18 Dues - R Bell Ck#8516 $12 $ 12.00
02/12/18 DEPOSIT $ 506.50
02/19/18 Dues - J Deering Ck#2879 $12 $ 12.00
02/19/18 Dues - J & L Ferris Ck#3185 $15 $ 15.00
02/19/18 Dues - E Hamshar Chg single to family, +$3 cash $ 3.00
02/22/18 Dues - J & K Slankard Ck#5334 $15 $ 15.00
02/25/18 Dues - L Nabb $12 Cash $ 12.00
02/27/18 DEPOSIT $ 57.00
02/27/18 Dues - M & M Peterson $15 cash $ 15.00
02/27/18 Dues - F & J White $15 cash $ 15.00
02/27/18 Dues - P Richardson $12 cash $ 12.00
02/28/18 DEPOSIT $ 42.00
Total income: $ 605.50 $ 605.50
Expense:
02/05/18 #1672 - Ink Images Printing #26699 $ (90.39)
02/09/18 #1673 - Wayne Mouser - Stamps for Feb NL $ (49.70)
02/12/18 #1674 - Billy McBay - Oil for shop saw $ (130.65)
02/19/18 #1675 - M Rongey - Membership cards $ (30.45)
02/20/18 #1676 - US Sign - Name tags $ (31.47)
Total expenses: $ (332.66)
Balance as of February 28, 2018 $ 2,525.09
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PEBBLE PUPS
Spencer M. wrote a really good article about fossil-ing, which was printed in March’s newsletter.
Well done, Spencer! I also tasked the Pups with finding out about the Oklahoma state fossil and
writing a brief report on it. If you haven’t yet done it yet, git ‘er done. For our March activity we
discussed cataloging, labeling, and storing specimens. Bring your cataloging and labeling efforts to
show off.
Let’s get creative with our study of ROCKS for April, shall we? We will start by learning a little about
SEDIMENTARY rocks. To prepare, you may want to find out what a “sedimentary” rock is, and maybe
bring in some pieces that look sedimentary to you. We will be doing a little “hands on”, too!
--Julia Allande, JRoA Coordinator
A Fossil with Two Names By Spencer, TRMS Pebble Pup Age 10
The Oklahoma state fossil has had two different names. It got the first name right after it was found.
It got its second name in the year 1995 which was right before it became the Oklahoma state fossil in
2000.
Fossils are commonly found in deserts and in exposed Mesozoic Era rocks. When a paleontologist
is hunting for fossils, he may drip iodine on the soil and when a reaction occurs (it turns green) it is
likely that there are fossils in the area. Sometimes people find fossils
accidentally. Farmers found fossils in Cimarron County in the panhandle of
Oklahoma in 1931/1932. They called OU paleontologist John Willis Stovall.
He got funding to dig but he couldn’t get skilled workers. So some of the
bones were broken and there were “extra specimens “(they were just rocks
not fossils).
To identify a fossil, the paleontologist looks at the fossils and at the
geology of where they were found. Geology can show in what period of
time the dinosaur lived and maybe other fossils in that particular ecosystem.
The fossil might show if it was an herbivore or carnivore if the fossil was a
tooth. The fossil can show how big the dinosaur was. If it was small, the bones would be small. The
fossils John Willis Stovall found were big. They were from a big predator (carnivore). He named it
Saurophagus maximas which means “big lizard eater.”
In 1995, after reviewing existing data, paleontologist Daniel Chure of the National Park Service
renamed the Oklahoma state fossil to Saurophaganax maximas which means “big lizard eater ruler.”
He changed the name because the first name given (Saurophagus maximas) was already taken by
earlier paleontologists in 1831 for a different dinosaur.
There are still conflicting theories about Saurophaganax maximas’ identity but we know it was
very big. Estimates of its size vary. It is estimated at nearly 43 feet long and almost 14 feet tall and a
weight of 3 tons others say it was 50 feet long, 17 feet tall, weighed 6 – 8 tons. Some think it was an
Allosaur. It was similar to Tyrannosaurus, but unlike Tyrannosaurus, it has long arms and 3-clawed
hands that might grasp prey. Scientists agree that it was a top predator.
The science of paleontology is not an exact science. For instance, entire fossilized skeletons are
rare. Paleontologists only get a small piece of a puzzle. From that, they try to figure out everything
about the dinosaur.
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The Conglomerate
News from the Chatpile
By Wayne Mouser, [email protected]
Twenty-six rockhounds showed up to eat at the March luncheon. The group meets the last
Tuesday of each month, at the Golden Corral on Memorial and 21st St. All are welcome to bring their
new finds and fish stories.
Well, we had another nice cool morning at the Hicks’ Rock Ranch Swap. One-hundred
rockhounds showed up, but only 43 signed in on the register. Several had tables set up for sales and
swapping. The potluck luncheon was very good. It looked like no one went away hungry. Donna
Loffer did a “bang up job” auctioning off the material donated for the live auction following the meal.
Proceeds from the auction are earmarked for purchases for the lapidary shop. Rockhounds from
Siloam Springs, Tahlequah and Enid were in attendance. Snowbirds Finis and Lana Riggs had a
table of equipment and rocks. They said they had a good time wintering in warm Arizona.
TRMS member David Hogate is recovering from an operation where a metal rod inserted in his
leg to help strengthened it. VA doctors did this in one day and sent him home for recovery. I visited
with him a few days after his operation and he seemed to be doing okay. He will be out of
commission for several weeks.
Another member, Jim Williams is due to have surgery to have his left shoulder replaced in late
May. Jim & Ruth have just returned from spending the winter in sunny Arizona, too.
Kay Waterman and Bruce Ketcham enjoyed a weekend in Kansas City. They visited the City
Market in downtown KC and spent an afternoon exploring the Arabia Steamboat Museum devoted to
the 1856 sunken riverboat found in 1989 in a cornfield in present-day Kansas. Tons of cargo,
including preserved canned goods and cognac, top hats and flintlock rifles, were recovered from the
steamboat, buried under 40 feet of silt and mud. The boat itself, a 40-foot side wheeler, was
deconstructed and rebuilt at the museum site. They also spent a day at the Kansas City gem show
with Kay’s sister, Carol Fergason.
Richard and Linda Jaeger have a new granddaughter, Evelyn Michelle Jaeger, born on March
25.
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TRMS HISTORY
Compiled by Wayne Mouser from T-Town Rockhound archives
5 YEARS AGO APRIL, 2013: 60 people were in attendance which included seven visitors. President Ellsworth Noel announced that Harvey Shell and Richard Dodrill were under the weather recently. Richard is recovering from pneumonia. We also observed a moment of silence for Gary Cooper’s son
who recently died in a SWAT training accident. Money was donated to the OSCMS in memory of Gloria Meadors and Bertha “Granny” Sanders. Granny Sanders was the mother of Margie Hartzmann. She helped make hundreds of grab bags for the club. We were notified that the State of New Mexico wants to close Rock Hound State Park to collectors. Finis Riggs gave a program on dry polishing cabs. Ben Thomas, 2nd VP led the April 30th field trip to the Salt Plains. Lynn Stirling wrote a safety message titled “Little Monsters--Ticks.” The library display was miniature spheres (marbles) from Wayne Mouser’s collection. Jo Ann Mounce wrote an article titled “Come Hail or High Water”.
.15 YEARS AGO APRIL, 2003: There were 36 members with 3 guests present. Ruby Lingelbach presented the program, a video titled “Wood Features Found in Petrified Plant Life”. The photographer of the project was Bob Hicks. Nancy Hicks was narrator. Dan Lingelbach was technical advisor. Ruby brought several specimens which covered at least thirteen states. Richard Dodrill came back from Red Rock Canyon swap with a good report. Brandon Richards reported he had been on a field trip to Texas with good finds among the rattlesnakes. Wayne Mouser brought 3 library books for members to check out. The field trip was to Steve Ables’ parents’ ranch near Crosbyton & Post, Texas. Several members attended the Ada show and field trip to hunt for fossils. Chris Fite wrote an article titled “Low Cost 10X Magnifier”.
25 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1993: President Leon Reeder called the meeting to order. Members counted off for door prizes. A nice selection of door prizes included a bola tie, jade slab, field trip bag & a beautiful calendar. Pat Gregory will be having a final sale of Dan McConald’s estate. Leon asked chairpersons to write down duties so their job descriptions can be updated. John Alf asked members to be aware of R.S. 2477 and the impact it will have on hobbyists. Arnold Buzzalini, 1st VP introduced Dr. Norman Hyne from TU, who presented a program on the geology of New Zealand. Pat Gregory, Editor wrote an article titled “A Geological Time Chart”. The field trip led by Fred White was to the Ada area to attend the OSCMS Spring Swap and to dig for crinoid bulbs.
.35 YEARS AGO APRIL, 1983: President Tim Spiker called the meeting to order. Five visitors were recognized and welcomed. Rick Siegfried awarded four door prizes. Bill VanAtten announced he has an instructor that would be willing to teach two applicants in a cabochon class. The field trip was led by Mike Mercier to dig selenite at the Salt Plains. John & Dorothy Sanders had a display of various rocks they have collected over the years in the library case. Jim Harmon resigned as bulletin editor. Bob & Flora Oxford will be the new editors. The program was presented by the Proctors, the second half of their film “Gem & Mineral Tour; A Tour of South America.”
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Barbara Avakian
Jeff Beall
Janice Chevaillier
Melanie Foster
Barbara Fricker
Peter Grice
Jami Harl
Shirley Lastinger
Jordan Palmeri
Kimberly Perry
Holly Proctor
Mari Campbell Redfearn
Diego Reyes
Scott Robb
Christine Robinson
Jeanie Spradlin APRIL ANNIVERSARIES Dennis Swing Diane & Jack Bernard
Jon Teckemeyer Karen Butler & Ted Reynolds
Chris Thomas Regina & Virgil Richards
Larry Wagle
Delores Wall
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AFMS & RMFMS REVIEW
AFMS and RMFMS summaries prepared by Connie Cassity
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.amfed.org
March 2018 Newsletter Safety Matters: Mushroom Collecting by Ellery Borow, AFMS Safety Chair Talking about the mushroom shape that forms on the head and end of rock splitting and gap widening chisels, this article goes through the
directions for using a grinding wheel to reshape the chisels back into safely useable tools.
A Word from the President by Sandy Fuller, President President Sandy Fuller’s message focuses on the April AFMS meeting in Raleigh, NC that combines the Eastern regional meeting and the national
meeting. She is looking forward to field collecting before and/or after the convention and suggests that we all consider joining this opportunity as well as those at our own regional meetings for field collecting. Clubs are encouraged to be sure to send a representative to the regional meetings to be heard when the regional organizations meet for this national meeting. She explains the national board and committee memberships to show how the regional groups represent the local clubs as well as how the national organization assures consistency throughout the regions and clubs.
Having Fun By Jim Brace-Thompson, Juniors Activities Chair Helping One Another: Thoughts From the Heart of the Fire During our rockhound ramblings in January at the annual shows in Quartzsite, Arizona, Nancy and I (along with Symon, our Australian shepherd),
ran across several folks affiliated with the American Federation. Our sincere thanks to each for their concerns and questions about the big Thomas Fire that swept through Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in December and January. This proved to be the largest fire in recorded history in the state of California. Nancy and I were spared by a distance of two blocks from an evacuation zone. The morning after fires swept through on their first night, we walked just four blocks to see flames that continued to sweep across fields and hills—flames that required the evacuation of many friends and families we know and love.
While we were spared, four families within our Ventura Gem & Mineral Society lost everything. Our clubhouse was spared because it’s located
across from a county park that fire fighters used as a staging ground. The Poinsettia Pavilion (where we hold our monthly meetings and where we held the 2017 AFMS Show Banquet) nearly burnt. Two homes immediately adjacent the Pavilion burnt to the ground, and fires licked palm trees 15 feet from the doors of the Pavilion. This is as close to hell as I ever hope to come! Again, our sincere thanks to all we met in Quartzsite for their concerns.
As noted, while Nancy and I and our club in general were fortunate, several of our club members lost literally everything. These include Raul and
Maria Barraza. Raul has been instrumental in our monthly kids program. He and Maria lived very close to “ground zero” in the Thomas Fire. Everything they acquired to help educate kids, along with everything they knew and loved, evaporated within just a few hours. This disaster has reinforced to me just how precious life is and how important it is that we support and help one another. Does your club have a plan in place should disaster strike? Are your material possessions safe and secure? How will you respond in the aftermath of disaster? These are questions we just now—belatedly—are dealing with in Ventura. We urge that one and all consider and debate in advance before disaster strikes. Consider today—not tomorrow—what course of actions to take—and how, on a very personal level, to best to help one another!
Editor Tip: Proofreading by Mark Nelson, Bulletin Editors Advisory Chair These tips are explained in detail in the article:
1. Use spell-check on the newsletter or bulletin 2. Have someone proofread the entire document 3. Double-check the spelling of all names
Things to do In Raleigh by Cindy Hummel, Convention Chair See the RMFMS newsletter for a list of interesting historical places to visit and museums in the area to see while at the annual EFMLS/AFMS
convention in Raleigh, NC in April.
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Website: www.rmfms.org RMFMS Convention and Show Hosted by Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society July 20-22, 2018 Rapid City, South Dakota
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RMFMS March 2018 Newsletter
Letter from the President – March 2018 By Liz Thomas Well, spring begins on March 20 of this year. I am ready for it but not the storms that can come along with it. It is the time of year we all want to get
out in our yards to work or better yet go to our favorite spots to do a little rock hounding. This is also the beginning of show season. There have been a few already and there are a lot more on the calendar. Are you aware that if you go onto our website, rmfms.org, you will find a list of all the shows by date or by state? Very helpful.
[President Liz Thomas also discusses attending the AFMS convention and encourages clubs to share newsletters mentioning the many benefits of
these shared communications.]
Treasurer Report – March 2018 By Gene Maggard Well, all club reports are now in and have been tabulated. We have one club from 2016‐17 that has decided not to renew their RMFMS
membership. We have 78 member clubs in RMFMS for fiscal year 2017‐18. Individual membership numbers turned out better than I expected. We have 9,680 dues paying members this year compared to 9,685 last year. Total membership is 10,680 this year compared to 10,577 last year.
Our 2017‐18 budget is still pretty much on track. No big surprises at this point. Remaining large expenses yet to come due include the insurance premium and convention expenses. The convention is in Rapid City this year which should be a great venue.
There are rockhounding opportunities, trout fishing, hiking, biking, and numerous tourist attractions. A great place to visit in July. Hope to see you there.
Mining Claims By Mel Stairs, Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club WHY SHOULD OUR CLUB HAVE ITS OWN MINING CLAIMS? Clubs should have their own mining claims so they are guaranteed a place to go to practice their chosen form of recreation. Current land closure
policies restrict us to fewer and fewer accessible locations every year. HOW DO WE GET OUR OWN CLAIM? Claims can be donated, purchased, or staked (located) by the club's own members. [This article explains procedures for staking a claim on Federally Managed Land (BLM or USFS) which requires the location of valuable minerals. ] HOW CAN HAVING OUR OWN CLAIMS HELP OUR CLUB? In addition to providing a place where club members are guaranteed the right to collect minerals from, the ownership of mineral rights coupled with
an interest in opening your collecting location(s) to groups outside of your own club can provide the club with an extra source of income. Possible avenues for making the club some extra money include . . . [explanations in the article]
RMFMS Publicity Corner – Keep Your Club Members Informed By DeLane Cox, Publicity Chair DeLane Cox recommends that all club members need to be thoroughly informed about club shows to get the information out to everyone else. She
suggests every member should have one-page flyers for posting and stacks of quarter-page handouts to leave at local tourist sites. The flyer should be sent to other local area clubs and a stack sent with members attending area shows to leave for attendees.
Flyers should also be sent to the regional and national federation newsletters to have the club show advertised (for free). Cox notes that club
members’ dues pay for federation memberships, so all club members should receive an emailed copy of the national and regional federation newsletters and recommends a club member who is the Designated Email Person for distribution of those emails.
Email Scams By Jim McGarvey, Webmaster Recently, Jim McGarvey received an e‐mail that was “HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS”, reported it to the RMFMS, and information was sent out to all rock
clubs. Here were the problems with the e-mail: 1) A name that he didn't recognize
2) From an unknown e‐mail address that didn’t match the senders name 3) The website for the e‐mail address was in North Carolina 4) A request to "Press the magic Button" (99.9% of scammers use this ploy)
5) No real information identifying what club was sponsoring the request in the e‐mail “E‐Mails of this sort can be very scary especially with “RANSOMEWARE” out there . . .” It turned out that it wasn’t a scam, just an e-mail lacking proper identification. Here are his suggestions for a better club request:
1) In the “Subject” of the e‐mail, IDENTIFY THE CLUB, . . . Individual's Name, “Show Chairperson” 2) In the body of the e‐mail, again, identify the club, the show dates, the person and their position AND, include CONTACT
INFORMATION for that person.
3) In the body of the e‐mail, indicate that you are using the 3rd party to send out the e‐mail and that they will be gathering the “Sign‐Up” information and forwarding it to you!
“This will make clicking on a “Magic Button” a little less scary!”
Heading to the Federation Meeting in the Black Hills: A Little Geology By Mike Nelson, Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, [email protected] With accompanying maps and photographs, Mike Nelson presents an extensive look at the Black Hills area where the RMFMS convention will take
place in Rapid City, South Dakota, on July 20-22. His article includes both historical and geological information to understand the area on pages 11-20 of the newsletter.
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TRMS WORKSHOP—A GREAT RESOURCE FOR CLUB MEMBERS! TRMS members are welcome to use the club workshop during the scheduled
sessions. You will be asked to sign a waiver if you work at the shop. Young people must be accompanied by an adult. Material for cutting and polishing is available at the shop for $1 a slab. There is a charge for cutting a piece on the big saw. Please, contact the shop foreman or the charge person 24-hours in advance.
TRMS WORKSHOP HOURS
First Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Third Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Third Tuesday 5:30 to 9:00 PM Fourth Thursday 5:30 to 9:00PM Contact Billy McBay, supervisor, 918-407-6066 Or David Hogate, shop tech, 918-630-4702
The workshop is located next to Elsing Museum in the lower level of the
Learning Resource Center on the campus of Oral Roberts University, 81st and Lewis, Tulsa.
March 6, 2018 Board Meeting minutes
President Donna Loffer brought the board meeting to order at 7 pm. She told board members of the
death of the sister of board secretary Roberta Wagle, TRMS secretary, which necessitated a volunteer
taking the minutes. Present: President Donna Loffer; Steve Ridgeway, Julia Allande and George Hill,
directors; shop foreman Billy McBay; treasurer Jerry Nagel; editor Kay Waterman; program chairman Peter
Grice; by-laws committee members Bob and Nancy Hicks and Scott Robb. Paulino Allande and Wayne
Mouser were guests.
Previous secretary and treasurer reports were accepted and approved by acclamation. Jerry Nagel
confirmed that the annual audit had been completed Feb. 17 by club members Bob Hicks, Sharon
Richards, Donna Loffer, Nagel and Liz Thomas. No irregularities were discovered. A club Certificate of
Deposit had been approved for transfer to a much better interest rate at Valley National Bank.
Committee reports:
Programs: Peter Grice talked about the March club meeting program, to be given by TU grad student
Shan Ye about famous rocks throughout history, with historical events and geology links. Grice said he
planned a future program on trilobites. This was spurred by the OKC club inviting TRMS members to attend
their upcoming field trip to White Mound in south central Oklahoma for the fossil creatures.
Shop: Billy McBay noted that Alan Schaefer may be helping at the shop to oversee sessions. The shop
will be closed for the annual March swap at the Hicks’.
Publicity: Julia Allande asked the board to help promote the club to US veterans who frequent the
Coffee Bunker, a gathering place at 41st and Sheridan. It was agreed to provide 15-20 copies of the
bulletin and used copies of Rock & Gem magazine. Julia suggested setting up some small lapidary
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Board meeting minutes, continued:
machines at the Bunker and also a veterans’ tour of the shop. She will do further work to bring more
information to the board.
The final printing of the TRMS membership application will appear in the April T-Town Rockhound .
Wayne Mouser suggested a calling committee be assigned to contact those members which have not
renewed. After discussion, it was decided that Nagel will send out a mass email instead.
Requests from the public for programs included a summer reading library presentation June 15 at
Herman and Katie Kaiser Library near LaFortune Park as well as displays for both the Collinsville Library and
the Helmerich Library, 91st and Sheridan. Contact Donna Loffer for more information.
Brief discussion centered around the educational Geology Quiz boxes which Steve Loffer designed and
club members are preparing for teachers. Volunteers are needed to help build the boxes.
Upcoming Events:
Donna Loffer talked about the upcoming May grab bag-stuffing picnic. (Editor’s note: the May 5 date
originally set has been changed to May 12.) Those attending should bring their own drinks and a chair. She
said there were currently 1370 bags needing to be filled. Members have contributed bagged, labelled
specimens filling 39 plastic shoe boxes.
Julia Allande said the dates for the Gem Faire will be June 1-2-3, with set-up for the club booth and
displays beginning at noon on Thursday, May 31.
By-Laws and Current Practices Committee:
Scott Robb discussed the committee’s recommendations. Each of his recommendations was voted
and approved by board members.
A revision defining a new adult membership at the age of 18 will be published twice in the newsletter
prior to approval by the general membership.
A change in wording dealing with the annual club audit, also to be published twice prior to club voting.
A financial issue deals with standardization of TRMS accounts. The wording states general club rules
should apply to show, trust account and scholarship funds. The By-laws committee will work on a proposal
on this topic.
The Articles of Incorporation require a name of contact for the club. The committee suggests a current
practice of checking on that name of contact to see if it remains appropriate.
Julia Allande brought up the topic of reports printed in the T-Town Rockhound, and how each is
considered the official word on club practices. Scott Robb suggested that electronic records could be
kept of the votes taken during membership meetings on these types of issues.
Adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Kay Waterman, acting secretary.
March 12, 2018 Membership Meeting minutes
President Donna Loffer called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm at College Hill Presbyterian Church.
There were 56 people present with five of those being guests. Five door prizes were drawn. The minutes of the
February membership meeting were corrected to insert the Pebble Pups presentation of their program for the
evening; minutes were approved as corrected. The printed Treasurer’s report was accepted. The Pebble Pups
were presented with amethyst stones this evening.
Reports: Eric Hamshar, 2018 Show Co-Chair, reported that there will be a Show Planning meeting on Monday,
March 19, at 7:00 pm at the church. Volunteers are still needed to chair the Kid’s Zone and
Welcome/Information area, and workers will be needed in all areas. Everyone is encouraged to come to the
planning meetings to learn more about the show.
Amy Puls reported for James Puls that the March Field Trip will be the event at the Hicks’ Rock Swap on
Saturday, March 17. TRMS members have also been invited by the Oklahoma City club to join them at their
field trip to White Mountain on the same date. James and Amy are planning to schedule a trip to White
Mountain later this year since we have this conflict of dates. Billy McBay, Shop Foreman, announced that our
shop is closed on TRMS field trip dates so that everyone can attend the field trips if they want.
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General meeting minutes, continued:
Old Business: Scott Robb presented the proposed by-law amendment that was published in the November
and December, 2017 newsletters and postponed at the February, 2018 membership meeting:
Article VI, Section 4. Annually, the Board of Directors will authorize an audit of the books and records, a
summary report of which will be made to the members prior to the third month of the fiscal year following
the one audited, at a General Meeting. The Board of Directors may appoint one or more members to
perform the audit without charge, or may contract for the performance of the audit by an independent
auditor, at its discretion.
Motion to approve was made by Delores Wall, seconded by Peter Grice. Discussion followed and motion was
approved.
Announcements:
Reminder of the monthly TRMS luncheon at 11:30 am on the last Tuesday of each month at Golden
Corral on 21st street just east of Memorial Rd.
Need more volunteers at the shop.
Grab bag party to fill our grab bags will be held at the Loffer’s home on Saturday, May 12. Watch for
more details in upcoming newsletters.
Harvey Shell asked for more TRMS informational flyers for his shop.
Program: Peter Grice introduced Shan Ye, President of AAPG, Tulsa University Chapter, who presented slides
and a talk on “Famous Pieces of Rocks in Human History.”
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Sharon Richards, acting secretary
Ant Hill Garnets Tiny ants mine some of the best garnets
Some gemstones derive a large portion of their appeal because they are found in an unexpected locality or have an unusual origin. "Ant hill garnets" are one of the more interesting of these "novelty
gems. ."They are called "ant hill garnets" because they are found on & around the margins of ant hills. The ants encounter the garnets while excavating their underground passages. The ants haul the stones to the surface and discard them. The rain washes the garnets clean & moves them down the flank of the ant hill, where they can accumulate in large numbers and makes them easy for people to collect. Their brilliant luster & red color contrasts strongly with the surrounding soil.
Arizona Ant Hills: A few areas in Arizona are well
known for ant hill garnets. . These are beautiful bright red chromium pyrope garnets with high color saturation. The
Native Americans discovered them long ago and marveled at their color and beauty. They regarded them as special and sometimes sewed them into ceremonial rattles or gave them as tokens of appreciation.
Today, Native Americans and rockhounds collect the garnets and sell them in parcels to lapidaries who cut them into cabochons and faceted stones. The finished stones and attractive pieces of rough are sold to gem collectors and mounted into jewelry. The novelty origin of the stones adds to their appeal and can elevate their price to a higher level than what is paid for similar-quality stones from other localities. The typical ant hill garnet is a tiny stone, less than a caret. Photo is of ant hill garnet from Garnet Ridge, AZ. 1.02 carats.
Via: Geology.com & photo credit by Bradley J. Payne of thegemtrader.com// August 2016 Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Club News
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Another Historically Huge Diamond Found
By Amanda Woods
A massive diamond the size of two golf balls and worth an estimated
$40 million has been unearthed in Africa, according to reports.
The 910-carat gem — the fifth-largest gem-quality diamond ever
found — came from the Letseng diamond mine in Lesotho, British-based
Gem Diamonds tweeted this week.
“This exceptional top-quality diamond is the largest to be mined to
date,” Gem Diamonds CEO Clifford Elphick reported. The diamond,
which weighs a little less than half a pound, is the largest discovered at the mine since 2016, when the 603-carat Lesotho
Promise stone was unearthed, the site reported. The gem is a D color type IIa diamond — which means it is colorless
and free of imperfections — and could fetch a huge price.
“The pricing of diamonds is hugely variable and driven by a multitude of factors,” Ben Davis, an analyst at Liberum
Capital Markets, said. “But assuming that there are no large inclusions running through the diamond, we initially estimate
a sale of $40 million.”
Gem Diamonds hasn’t named the newly discovered gem or said what it plans to do with it.
The Letseng mine is famous for its humongous, high-quality diamonds — which have the highest average selling
price in the world, according to The Independent news source.
Source: nypost.com from January 16, 2018 via the Bulletin of the New York Mineralogical Society Feb. 2018
Brad's Bench Safety Tip-- LITTLE THINGS CAN BITE Most jewelers treat motorized equipment with caution.
We've all heard stories about workpieces coming loose in the drill press or about getting long hair or clothing caught in the polishing
machine. It stands to reason that a machine with a motor of a half horsepower or so is going to win out over its operator. We all know
that, and I'm not going to harp on it. That's not the point of this story. I want to talk about the smaller motor powered machines we often
use, the ones with little 3 inch diameter motors.
For instance, these small motors are used in flex shafts and micro buffers. They're so small that many of us forget caution when using
them. I'm guilty of it myself sometimes, and believe me, it can get you in trouble. Here's what happened to two people I know. One
friend had a polishing bur bend in the hand piece and then whack the thumb that was holding the work piece so badly that it seemed
the bone might be broken. The swelling was substantial, and it took several weeks to regain normal use. A small underpowered motor?
I don't think so. Another friend was using one of the small buffing machines, the kind you can stop when you apply too much pressure
to the wheel. Not to worry about such an underpowered beast, you say. Wrong, it literally jumped up and bit the hand that feeds it!
Buffer was set on a low table to do a quick polish, so was not mounted or clamped. A buff was installed on the right spindle, no buff on
the left. Friend was wearing a tight-fitting, long-sleeved sweater. While buffing on the right wheel, the left tapered spindle caught a
thread on the friend's left sleeve and started grabbing more and more threads and sleeve.
Rather than pulling the arm into the machine, the light buffer quickly lifted off the table and started climbing up the underside of the
friend’s arm. There was no way to get a hand of the on/off switch because the unit was spinning wildly and battering my friend like a
club wielded by a mad man. Only when my friend could grab the gyrating power cord and yank it from the wall did the mayhem stop. So
when you're in the shop, please think safety. Don't take even those little motors for granted. Via: statelinegms.com
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN Submit items for the “On the Road Again” page to editor Kay Waterman by the 20
th of
the preceding month by email to [email protected]
MARCH 30-APRIL 1—ALPINE, TEXAS: Show and sale; Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral
Club, Alpine Civic Center; 801 W. Holland Ave., (W. Hwy 90); Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; Free Admission; Inside and outside vendors.
Exhibits (non-competitive) contact Judith Brueske, PO Box 195, Alpine, TX 79831, (432)-244-9503; e-mail: [email protected]
APRIL 7-8—SILOAM SPRINGS , ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society , Siloam Springs
Community Building; Mt Olive Street; Fri. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Adults $3; Demonstrations, displays, silent auctions, door prizes. Contact
Dave Leininger, 14029 White Oak Lane, Bentonville, AR 72712, (479)-721-1579; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site:
www.nwarockhounds.org
APRIL 14—PONCA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club show, Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm. For more
information, contact Lisa Eisele 580-716-0646.
APRIL 14-15—ABILENE, TEXAS: Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society, Abilene Convention Center; N 6th & Pine;
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; Admission $3, Children 6-12, $1.50; under 6 & Scouts and Military in uniform free; Central Texas Gem & Mineral
Society. Exhibits, Wheel of Fortune, dealers, fossils, rare minerals, cut and uncut gems, fluorescent display, lapidary supplies and
rough, jewelry making equipment, beads, Crack your own Geode, Silent Auction, door prizes, grand prize drawing; proceeds benefit
scholarship program. Contact Kay McDaniel, 3118 Woodglenn Cove, Abilene, TX 79606, (325)-668-8558; e-mail:
[email protected]; Web site: www.new.calichetimes.com
APRIL 20-22—WICHITA, KANSAS: Annual show; Wichita Gem and Mineral Society, Cessna Activity Center; 2744 George
Washington Blvd; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; Adults $5, Students ages 12-17 $1, Children under 12 free with adult admission. Silent
auction and Gem Hunt, dealers, demonstrations and exhibitis. Contact Jerry Honas, PO Box 1464, Wichita, KS 67201-1464; e-mail:
APRIL 27-28—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Club, Pontotoc County Agriplex; 1710 N Broadway
Ave, Ada. Main Building #1, west side of Agriplex. Directions: NE corner of the intersection of State Hwy 99 (US 377) and the
Richardson Bypass (State Hwy 1 & 3E.) Hours: Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; Free Admission ; contact Bobby Freeman, 1111 East Central Blvd,
Ada, OK 74820, (580)-235-5946; e-mail: [email protected]
APRIL 28—PERKINS, OK: Oklahoma State Council of Mineralogical Societies Spring Swap 10 am – 4 pm. OK Territory Plaza
Park, 750 N. Main St just south of Hwy 33/US 177 intersection, Perkins. No charge to set up, free parking. Provide your own set-up.
Live auction to benefit the OSCMS Scholarship Fund at 11:30 am. Open to the public.
JULY 14 – 15, 2018; TULSA OK--TULSA ROCK AND MINERAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW
Admission $6 Adults, children free under 12 with paid adult admission, free admission for uniformed military, Scouts, police, and fire-
men; Exchange Center at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK. Finis Riggs 918-232-8514 and Eric Hamshar,
918-284-3503, show co-chairs.
JULY 20-22, 2018 –RAPID CITY, SD-- RMFMS Convention and Show--Hosted by Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society in
Rapid City, South Dakota. See the rmfms.org website for information.
SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2018: DENVER CO-- 51st Denver Gem & Mineral Show-- Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Avenue (intersection
of I-25 and 58th Avenue) Denver. The theme this year is "Minerals of Mexico". Show chair: Lesley Sebol, [email protected] or
720-999-1372.
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TRMS APRIL 2018
The club regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 7th and Columbia near the TU tennis courts. A social hour precedes each meeting, with coffee and snacks. Visitors are
always welcome. Pebble Pups meet at 6:15 preceding the general membership meeting. For Workshop sessions contact foreman Billy McBay at 918-407-6066 or the charge person 24 hours in advance.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Easter
April Fools’ Day
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3 TRMS BOARD Meeting 7 pm College Hill
4 5 6 7 WORKSHOP
1-5:00 pm
Billy McBay
918-407-6066
PASSOVER ENDS
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6 pm Coffee 6:15 Pebble Pups 7 pm Membership
College Hill
Presbyterian
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16 TRMS SHOW COMMITTEE MEETS 7 PM AT COLLEGE HILL Finis Riggs 918-232-8514 Eric Hamshar, 918-284-3503, show co-chairs.
17 WORKSHOP
5:30 pm – 9 pm
David Hogate
918-630-4702
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Billy McBay
918-407-6066
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24 TRMS LUNCHEON 11:30 am Golden Corral just east of Memorial on 21
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ALL WELCOME!
25 Deadline to get
articles to the
newsletter
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5:30 pm – 9 pm
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918-407-6066
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