The Outpost is published monthly by the Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club. The club is a member of the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs Inc. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of metal detecting as a hobby. No brand or model of metal detector is endorsed by the club. Membership is open to the public with the only requirement being that all members follow the Treasure Hunters Code of Ethics. Club dues are $25.00 per family yearly. Any comments or stories that you would like to contribute to your newsletter are always welcome. MEETINGS: First Tuesday of each month. TIME : 7:15 P.M PLACE: Wagoner Community Building at the corner of Jefferson and Cherokee streets in Wagoner Oklahoma. NEXT MEETING: May 6, 2003 BOARD MEETING: The third Thursday of every month at Martin’s Restaurant on Hwy. 16 in Okay Ok. at 7:00 P.M. CLUB PO BOX: P.O. Box 753 Wagoner, Ok. 74477-0753 2003 CLUB OFFICERS: PRESIDENT: Paul Mattes VICE PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: TREASURER: Nancy Coffey BOARD MEMBERS: Jack Cooper Mary Tracy Francis Tracy Chuck Marcum Gene Coffey Randall Vogt Tina Yerby Vicki Lang Gary Young Eddie Tamplin

NEWSLETTER OF THE THREE FORKS TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB

VOLUME XX ISSUE 3 MAY 2003

EDITOR: Chuck Marcum PHONE: (918) 495-0867 EMAIL: graytcote@cox.net

Memorial Day

The Secretary's Report Notes were taken by Tony Morris. The general meeting of The Three Forks Treasure Hunter’s Club took place on April 1, 2003. The meeting was called to order by President Paul Mattes at 7:30 with 30 people in attendance. Pledge of Allegiance then National Hunt talk about Saturday and Sunday, come help. Kid’s Hunt Can at the front, please donate. Chuck’s taking the possi-ble outing location map and info to Gary Martin. Chuck talked about the North/South Hunt he went to. Jerry asked about raffling headphones for the FMDAC at the National Hunt. Our visitors were Roy Chester and his grand daughter from Council Hill. National Hunt entries are way down this year about 100 short. Lee had to put most entry fees into silver dimes. We need a lot of help burying. Next Nancy gave the Treasurers Re-port. She told everyone to bring all un-sold raffle tickets to the Hunt so they can be sold there. We will have two $5.00 Gold Coins as prizes. We have 137 people entered in the National Hunt so far. The Huntley Memorial Cache Jar is up front so you can add more donations. Bring donations and prizes to the Hunt. Next was the sharing of the prize do-nations, then we took a break. Richard Carr and Francis Tracy then announced the Find of the Month winners. The meeting closed at 8:45 PM.

We Need a Vice President and a Secretary

Here are some of the lucky Detector winners.

APRIL PRIZE DONATIONS

The 50/50 Pot was shared to Francis Tracy for $31.50. The Donation Drawing was shared to Glenn Briley. The Display Donation was shared to Andrew Winters. The Attendance Donation was shared to Eddie Paul Mattes.

DONATION SHARED BY SHARED TO Antique Trader Magazines Antique Bottles Bath Kit Lunch Cooler Lunch Cooler Two Flag Sets Brushes & Large Cent 1964 Half Dollar Display Case Flashlight Flashlight Lost Treasure Magazines Relic Hunters Mouse Pad $5.00 Bill $5.00 Bill $5.00 Bill Silver Round Silver Round

Richard Carr Richard Carr Mary Tracy Paul Mattes Gary Young Gary Young Nancy Coffey Glenn Briley Tony Morris Andrew Winters Andrew Winters Jerry Harlin Jerry Harlin Ray Yerby Tina Yerby Eddie Tamplin Three Forks Three Forks

Gilbert Lee Gary Young Gary Young Glenn Briley Kevin Kastler Joe Poplin Kevin Kastler Jack Cooper Joe Poplin Francis Tracy Gene Coffey Tony Morris Chuck Marcum Glenn Briley Jack Cooper Francis Tracy Donnell Winters Glenn Briley

Happy

National Hunt 2003 Hello everyone! Saturday First I'd like to say Three Forks members stand up and take a bow, you came through with flying colors! This year numbers were way down from last year. It looked like it was going to be rough making everything work and getting everything done. We had 24 people getting fields laid out and coins buried. Ray Yerby made a dozen more burying pipes. Jason Stamps bor-rowed a PA system from their church which made it really nice. Kevin & Julie Kastler brought out sandwiches for lunch, don't know who brought the rest, but everything I tried was GOOD! Kenneth Dotson showed up from Colorado with stories and pictures of the second grand-child (It's a BOY). Jerry Harlin put all the detectors together again. We did have a Silver Eagle drawing for those who worked Saturday, the winners were Chuck Marcum, Francis Tracy, Mary Tracy, Ray Yerby, Jack Cooper, Mike Plunkett, Terry Archer, Gary Young, Christopher Linke, Lee Linke. Chuck had a good night hunt, not many showed up, but those that did had a good time! Those that helped but not mentioned above Gene& Nancy Coffey, Cody Plunkett, Eddie Tamplin, Paul Mattes, Carol Cooper, Jim Simmons, Glenn Briley, Tom Neville, Paul Turley Hopefully I didn't miss anyone? Sunday Mike, Lisa & Cody had concessions I can testify the biscuit & gravy, and brisket were A-OK Jack & Carol made badges again this year. Eddie handled the Prize Boards and Donations which I personally appreciated! Terry Humphries TME came as usual and set up. Robert Proenza from American Detector Distributors came and set up with books and digging tools. Chuck ran a very wet Deep Competition with 18 entries. Wally had the best seat, Mary tried to keep him dry, he was taking care of the paper work! The rest of us got wet. Winners- First and Second tied : Les Taylor, Jim Webb with 10 Points Third: Mark Lehman with 9 Points Fourth tied : Bill Welsh, Tom Hale with 6 Points Paul ran the Ladies Hunt with 23 entries: Marilyn Theiss from Kansas City, Mo. won the Ladies Detector Silver Half Hunt had 86 entries and was over quick as usual. Gary ran another GREAT Kids Hunt( With Cathy's help) had 21 entries: Racritia Hobson from Oronogra Mo. won the Kids Detector Vicki had 5 Toddlers Francis ran the Gold Coin Hunt with 76 entries Main had no rain but plenty of mud, 137 entries. Detector winners: Garrett GTA 550 Mary Ehmen, Topeka Ks. Fisher 1280 Bill Ridley, Colorado Springs Co. Fisher 1266 John David Jones, Greenwood, Ark. Fisher CO-Z5 Charles Williams, Muskogee, Ok. Fisher 1270 Terry Archer, Tulsa,Ok Fisher 1236 Arlene Martin, Bethany,Ok. Whites Classic IDX Pro Teresa Hart, Bonner Springs, Ks. Whites 5900 DI Pro Jason Stamps, Wagoner, Ok. Whites Surfmaster II Mary Ehmen, Topeka KS. Whites XLT Silver Bryant, Wichita, Ks. #affle Drawing results There were several that sold tickets not to miss anyone THANKS to all !!! Don't know who sold the most tickets, we'll have to find that out at the next meeting. Detector Donated By Randy Smith: Whites MXT Mike Owens, Bartlesville, Ok 1880 $5 Gold Coin Phillip Sturchio, Clearwater, Ks. 1881 $5 Gold Coin Darrell Miller, Sand Springs, Ok. Cache was found by: Tony Ellingsworth, Galena, Mo. We don't know who all stayed after the hunt was over, to clean up and take down all the fields etc. We give those people a special thanks for they're time, we were all ready to head home! Last but definitely not least Nancy for help keeping all the above information and helping to keep me straight! In conclusion we had another successful hunt! THANKS TO ALL!! Lee

APRIL FIND OF THE MONTH WINNERS

PROS AMATEURS

Oldest Coin 1. 1897 V Nickel Tony Morris 2. 1916 Wheat Penny Jim Simmons Jewelry 1. Sterling Silver Ring Jim Simmons 2. Copper Bracelet Tony Morris Val. Coin Silver & Gold 1. 1858 3 Cent Silver Chuck Marcum 2. 1906 D Barber Dime Tony Morris 3. 1940 D Quarter Jim Simmons Valuable Coin - Other 1. 1913 D Wheat Cent Tony Morris Relic 1. Dutch Cleanser Watch Fob Jim Simmons 2. Part of an Indian Medal Paul Mattes 3. Metal Crown Tony Morris Military Relic 1. Eagle Artillery Coat Button Chuck Marcum 2. Eagle Artillery Cuff Button Paul Mattes 3. Calvary Spur Joe Poplin Non - Metallic 1. Marble Jim Simmons 2. Button Tony Morris

Oldest Coin 1. 1897 Indian Head Cent Andrew Winters 2. 1917 Wheat Penny Ray Yerby 3. 1940 Nickel Gilbert Leake Jewelry 1. Heart Pendant Ray Yerby 2. Silver Ring Vicki Lang 3. Necklace Andrew Winters Val. Coin Silver & Gold 1. 1946 Roosevelt Dime Andrew Winters 2. 1956 Roosevelt Dime Vicki Lang Valuable Coin - Other 1. 1919 Wheat Cent Andrew Winters Relic 1. Ames Sword Co. Lock Ray Yerby 2. Iron with the Stand Gilbert Leake 3. Mill Vicki Lang 3. Ford Emblem Andrew Winters Military Relic 1. Patch Plate Ray Yerby 2. 69 Caliber 3 Ring Bullet Andrew Young 3. WWI US Bridal Rosette Gilbert Leake Non - Metallic 1. Marble Ray Yeby 2. Marble Gilbert Leake 3. Marble Gary Young

Golden Eagle Award

Chuck Marcum dug this Eagle Artillery Coat Button

National Hunt Views Taken by Eddie Tamplin

Night Hunt Donations

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Tallying up the Deep Hunt

Mike Owens won the Raffle Detector The Plunketts did great again with the concessions

Getting ready to get wet

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