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AUG 2009

VOLUME 49

ISSUE VIII

Thursdays seem to be a rather magical day at the depot. I haveonly been able to participate in a small fraction of the work that has beentaking place there on Thursdays, but it has been very rewarding just thesame. I think the old building is breathing a sigh of relief as it continues tohave years of neglect stripped away and the seeds of new dreams andideas are being planted. Each time the old doors are thrown open and thetoils of workers and occupants from long ago are sent up the conveyor toa new life elsewhere, I think of all the possibilities that lie ahead for the oldtrain depot.

While the appearance of the building from the outside will remainrelatively unchanged, the inside will certainly be very different. Althoughwe need to create a space that will ultimately satisfy our needs and futureendeavors, I think that it is very important to keep in mind the role that thisbuilding played in the everyday lives of the people who lived in thiscommunity throughout its history. It is not essential to return the depot toits former glory because that would not benefit the club in any way, we dohowever need to be cognizant of its past while planning for our future.

One of the most important elements in the enjoyment of historicalbuildings is for the buildings to feel historical. The StateLine Gem andMineral Society is not a new entity nor is the depot a new structure. WhenEddie made the sign for the front of the depot, he did so with its historicalsignificance in mind. I believe the rest of our endeavors should be executedwith the same attention to detail. The club has been around for nearly fiftyyears. It would be great to have not only a historical club house but alsoone that we can be proud of in its adherence to its historical identity.

It would be absolutely phenomenal if a club member would stepforward to chair an actual functioning fundraising committee so that wecan help our dreams become a reality. The need for a bathroom has beenexpressed very vocally in the past, the problem is that our income does notreflect the ability to do much more than pay the bills. It would be fiscallyirresponsible to allocate funds for things other than our debt to the Portersand the essential payments, such as taxes and utilities, etc, until we startto show the means to pay for more than just the interest payments!!! I’mnot sure how the rest of the club members ACTUALLY feel, but I personallystill have a bad taste in my mouth from the Wal-Mart debacle of 2008.Whereas they were very generous to allow us to set up tables in front oftheir store last year, they took their generosity one step further byPROMISING to match the funds we raised that day. That was an inspiration

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to actually raise some funds last year, and we did QUITE well. In fact we madeMORE money from that endeavor than we made at the show when you considerthat that was only one day compared to the shows three days. The bottom lineis that Wal-Mart made a promise to our club that they did not keep!!!

I was very proud of the fact that I had taken the initiative to go and speakto the Porters and that we were able to broker a deal with them through theirvery understanding and cooperative realtor, Mr. Richardson. It’s obvious to methat they want us to succeed otherwise they wouldn’t have been so generousas to agree to the terms and the substantially reduced sale price that wouldallow us to have the opportunity to realize a dream that taunts many clubs andorganizations; the dream of having a clubhouse of their own, instead of a rentedspace that can never be truly considered theirs.

I pray that all those who actually read this do not just view this to be somemindless rant, but rather that you should all consider this to be a call to actionand hopefully an end to passivity on the part of our membership. We really doneed the funds promised to us by Wal-Mart and they should feel obligated tofulfill their promise!!! We really do need to have an actual fundraising committee.We really do need to buy the bricks and have them engraved. We really doneed to sell more bricks, not just talk about it. We need to take more field trips,field trips that take us to different places looking for different types of rocks. Wereally do need for our club to act as a club not as empowered individuals andcomplacent coasters. We need for our club to be fun for everyone and that isbest accomplished through complete cooperation and involvement. We needto create displays as a club. We need more members. We need to cut andpolish rocks as a club. We need to involve and engage our local, state, andeven federal governments in our cause so that they will have a vested interestin helping us succeed. We need more proactive involvement from our members.We need to make all these things work so that the club can grow and have abright and enriching future.

Please consider all these things and think about ways that you can beinvolved and be a contributing member as opposed to just being a member whosometimes goes to meetings. If all our members would feel obligated to do theirpart it would lighten the load for the membership as a whole. I can’t wait to seeyou all at the next meeting.

Sincerely, Steve Nichols

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In This Issue:

1 - 2 President’s Ponderings3 - Treasurer’s Addition4 - 5 - Secretary’s Notes6 - Work date photos

7 - Gold, The Jewelers’ Favorite8 - 9 - Facts & Fun10 - Upcoming Events11 - Officers & Directors

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Treasurer’s AdditionTreasurer’s AdditionTreasurer’s AdditionTreasurer’s AdditionTreasurer’s AdditionProgram Aug. 01,2009: Barry Anderson will present a lecture on Panning forGold. He is a member of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. I amsure you will find his presentation fascinating and will catch "Gold Fever." Heis very knowledgeable in the different methods of prospecting and was veryinteresting to talk to. Richard Brzezicki, Vice President

Field Trip to Indiana: A field trip to southern Indiana was set for August 15,2009. Several members are planning on arriving Friday evening so we can getan early start on Saturday. Our last trip we stayed at the Plaza in Bedford, IN,phone # 812-834-5522 and there is a campground at Erie Church Rd. andHwy. 446, Free Spirit RV Resort # 812-834-6164. If you do plan on joining uson this trip, please let us know ahead of time. Cell phone reception is not idealso you may not be able to contact us on site. Doris

Field Trip to Keokuk, IA: There is a Geode Festival on Sept. 25-26, 2009.There are a couple of sites with info. It looks like the festival is being held justacross the river from Keokuk in Hamilton IL. I checked out two sites:www.keokukiowatourism.org and www.firstcrackgeodes.com The secondsite has schedules of events and also release forms . I did print out extra formsand will have them at the meeting on Aug. 01. We will finalize plans at theAugust and September Meetings. Doris

Dates to put on your Calendar: We all lead busy lives and sometimes ithelps to plan ahead in order to fit in all the fun things we have to do.Every Thursday 5p.m.- ?: Work party at the Clubhouse. Please come andhelp as often as you can. We are currently digging out the basement in thegarage area. This must be completed before we can pour the cement and putin the furnace and water heater, etc. The "etc." is the part that will really beexciting- putting in a floor and then a much needed bathroom. I know I havebeen ranting about this for the last two and a half years. I have seen significantprogress since Brian Duncan set up the regular work dates. The club has alsoreceived support from Richard Pennington of Morenci. Even though he is not amember, he has very generously helped us by hauling away the debrisgenerated in the renovation.Sept. 03, 2009: Set up for the Fulton County Fair, Wauseon, OHSept. 04-10, 2009: Fulton County Fair, Wauseon, OHSept. 18-19, 2009: Art-a-licious, Adrian, MISept. 19-20, 2009: Antique Tractor & Engine Assoc., Adrian, MIOct. 03, 2009: Hidden Lake Garden Fall Festival, Adrian, MIOct. 17-18, 2009: Lenawee County Heritage Festival, Adrian, MIThere is no official chairperson of these events, but I would be happy to co-ordinate volunteers who are willing to participate. These events provide anopportunity to promote interest in the community. We have had severalmembers join because of these contacts. We also have been able to raisemuch needed revenue to pay for ongoing expenses.

Doris Brzezicki, Treasurer.Rock Trails

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The Secretary’s WordsThe Secretary’s WordsThe Secretary’s WordsThe Secretary’s WordsThe Secretary’s WordsOn Sunday, July 5th, 19 members met to enjoy a potluck picnic at the

Club House. The food was great, the fellowship was great, and then we gotdown to business.

Since there was no Secretary’s report for June, there was nothing toapprove. Doris then presented the Treasurer’s report, and we all weredelighted to hear that our net take from the 3-day Gem Show was the bestEVER! She said all bills were paid and we had a surplus to take care of ourneeds for some time to come. Richard made a motion to accept the report aspresented, and Brian seconded the move. Carried.

Doris then presented a list of several things that contributed to thekitchen’s increased profit. All of the pies were made and donated by membersand even some non-members. In addition, several monetary donations helpedwith the expense of things we had to buy. So “Thank You” everyone whohelped with this cause. As always, Thelma Jo and her group’s efforts madethe kitchen profit the best yet.

Doris then brought up the subject of income from the dealers. Thisyear’s charge was $30.00 per table, the same price it has been for the past 9years. After a discussion, membership voted unanimously to raise the rate to$35.00 per table for next year (2010). Doris said she will continue to contactand register the dealers via e-mail, thus saving the expense of postage.

The Geode Project has become very successful, taking in $392.00during the Show. Discussion led to the possibility of purchasing our own cutter.One has been donated to the club but it will need time and money to get itworkable. Meanwhile, Doris had gone on eBay and found a two-handled onefor $129.00 plus shipping. After a favorable discussion, Doris moved that webuy it. Second by Brian, unanimous vote. It is hoped we will have it by the timeof the Morenci Garage Sale days on July 18th. But meanwhile, it came up thatall the members who went on that field trip to gather them have depleted theirsupplies. So hurry-up arrangements were discussed about another trip to thegeode area. Right after the approval to purchase, Catherine spoke up andsaid she would contribute $100.00 toward this purchase, and Charles said thathe would make up the difference.

Steve reported that income from Raffle tickets was up from previousyears, though the number of items donated for the raffle was way down. Eventhe dealers were not as generous as in the past. Chairman Pat Husband hadthe misfortune of a nasty fall and broken bones just a week prior to the show.We missed you, Pat, and wish you a speedy recovery.

Children’s activities brought in $88.00, but at only 50 cents per game,that was not bad. Location could have had something to do with it, as it was atthe end of the room and possibly overlooked by some. The potential is there,and Doris announced that the promoter of the games is willing to sell us all thegames for $200.00. They all fold flat for storage and are a nice mix (a spinnergame, a roll the dice game, a fish pond, a popular “Put your hand in the lion’smouth”). Doris made the motion to buy the lot, seconded by Donna. Carried.

Eddie and helpers kept busy stocking the tables and their effortscontributed to a nice profit from the Silent Auction.

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As Show Chairman for umpteen years, Doris reminded us that it is nottoo soon to start thinking and planning for next year …. our 49th show.Discussion followed, and it was suggested that we use a 49ers and Gold Rushtheme. All were in favor.

Since it will be the 50th Anniversary of our StateLine Gem & MineralSociety, we should also be thinking about something special for that.

Our annual yard sale will be held at the club house site on Saturday,July 18th. Donations of items and help will be appreciated.

Mark your calendars and we will appreciate helpers for the FultonCounty Fair to be held September 4 through 10.

September 18-19 are two attractions, and helpers will be needed forthem. One is Art-A-Licious in downtown Adrian, and the other is the AntiqueTractor Show on US223 west of Adrian. These are great opportunities to talk tofolks about our club and what we do.

Charlie has been asked, and has agreed, to teach a class about makingMing trees for a couple of weeks in August.

Some club members are planning to participate in a Gemboree inHamilton, Illinois on September 25-26-27. It is focused on Keokuk geodes,about them, where to find them, etc. Contact Steve or Doris for moreinformation if you would like to attend.

Work bees at the clubhouse are scheduled for 5:00 every Thursday. Ifyou can help with the work in progress, just show up. All help will beappreciated.

At 4:30, Nancy made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bill.Respectfully submitted,Donna Dahlke, Secretary

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GoldThe

Jeweler’sFavorite

Why is gold so coveted? Since thebeginning of time, the intrinsic beauty,warmth, sensuality and spiritualrichness of gold has earned it the prideof place as the jewelers’ favorite metal.Gold has inspired craftsmen to createobjects of desire that unite us with ouremotions. In the Middle Ages,alchemists attempted to use their magicto make gold from other metals. Theybelieved that gold was a source ofimmortality, and so it was used inmedicines to fight old age and prolonglife.

For thousands of years gold hasbeen the fascination of many Kingdoms– the Greeks, Egyptians, Aztecs andRomans fought and often died for it.Gold has been inextricably linked withthe sun throughout history. Oftendescribed as sunshine you can touch,gold has been revered in almost everyculture as the very essence of the sun.Today our need for the sun’s warmth isreflected in our desire for the sensualpleasure of gold. Beautiful, desirableand incorruptible, gold has been aconstant source of inspiration forcountless civilizations, a continuousthread connecting worlds to worlds,generation to generations, and lives tollives.

Its rarity and beauty have inspirednumerous magical stories. Gold hasbeen used in medicine for centuries – itwas believed by some prehistoriccultures to be a magic cure. Thelegendary King Midas of Greece wassaid to have had the power to turneverything he touched into gold. Theprimeval Egyptians identified gold withpower; the amount of gold in a tombindicated the importance of the personburied there.

Gold was originally used as currencyand paper money produced was basedon actual reserves of gold held by thegovernment or bank. In ancient Lydia(now western Turkey), the last King,Croesus, issued the first gold coinsshowing two royal symbols. From thefifteenth to the nineteenth centuriesmany countries minted coins, but afterthe First World War the minting of coins

was largely suspended because suppliesof gold were low. Currently a great rangeof gold products is available to investors.Coins are issued by various governmentsand are minted in a variety of sizesranging from 1 oz. to as little as 1/10th oz.The most popular gold bullion coins arethe Britannia, the Australian Nugget, theCanadian Maple Leaf, the South AfricanKrugerrand and the American Eagle.

Although gold is probably the oldestmetal to be worked by man, it has enduredthe test of time and found a place intoday’s modern technology. Experts soonrealized the exclusive qualities gold has tooffer and have applied it to many modernprocesses. For example, gold is anexcellent conductor of heat and electricity,and so has been widely used in theelectrical and electronics industries. Goldplating can be used in the circuitry ofcalculators, telephones, and even yourown tape recorder. Gold has been used onartificial satellites and space vehicles.Indeed, the first step onto the moon wouldnot have been possible without gold.Astronauts going into space use gold ontheir helmet visors and space suits toreflect the intense radiation of the sun.

Caratage is an important factor inbuying gold jewelry. It indicates thepercentage of real gold in any piece ofjewelry. 24 carat gold is pure. It is soft,almost flexible and sometimes easy tobreak. That is why it is not always used inthe making of modern jewelry that oftenfeatures delicate designs. The higher thecarat quality, the greater the proportion ofgold it will contain. The preference for acertain caratage of gold is usually basedon cultural, regional or traditional factors.

When gold is alloyed with othermetals, it is possible to use these alloys toproduce varying colors of gold. Gold alloysare usually a mixture of silver, copper andzinc and the amounts of each can bevaried to affect the final color. Much oftoday’s gold is mixed with a percentage ofalloys- metals that modify the color of gold

and make it harder and stronger.

http://www.goldinspirations.com/

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Facts &Facts &Facts &Facts &Facts &FunFunFunFunFun

The Stinky Trail WestImagine the sunburn you'd get

from being outside from sunup tosundown every day for six months.No sunblock. No lotion. That wasreality for the California-bound49ers--most wound up with leathery,sunbaked skin. But that was just thebeginning.

Imagine sweating profusely in 90degree heat day after day--but nevertaking a bath or shower. That toowas typical of life on the trail.

And remember, this was beforethe days of t-shirts and shorts.Women wore long dresses for themost part, and men wore long pants.And there wasn't even muchchanging of clothes. They wore thesame clothes day after day.

Could it get any worse? Yes.They often had no choice but to drinkrancid water, which had theinevitable result: diarrhea. For many,it was a chronic condition.

All these factors combined tocreate some rather deplorablehygienic conditions. Even the nativetribes were repulsed by the smell.The Native Americans, who bathedregularly, thought the emigrants wereuncivilized because of their poorhygiene.

The $100 drink of waterWould you spend $100 for a

glass of water? Some 49ers on theCalifornia Trail did.

Because of poor planning, manywestern-bound 49ers wereunprepared for the hot, dry desertsof Nevada. A few sharp businessmenin California knew this and tookadvantage of the situation. Theytraveled eastward with barrels ofwater. Extremely thirsty, many 49erspaid $1, $5, even $100 for a glass ofprecious water.

But water was not the onlyexpensive item on the Oregon-

Upon entering a restaurant, acannibal sits down in a booth and isgiven a menu. He reads:

Boiled Biologist $6.95Creamed Chemist $4.95Fried Physicist $9.95Minced Mathematician $12.95Grilled Geologist $29.95

He beckons for the waiter andqueries him, “Why are these GrilledGeologists so much more expensivethan the other scientists? Are theyout of season?”The waiter replies, “Naw, they’re stillin season, but have you ever tried toclean one?”

taken from: July 2009 Rocky Reader

California Trail. For example, at thestart of the journey, flour could bepurchased for $4.00 a barrel, butfurther along the price rose to a sky-high $1.00 per pint. Other staplescould also be quite expensive:

·Sugar $1.50 per pint·Coffee $1.00 per pint·Liquor $4.00 per pint

Surprisingly, there were otherstaples that were amazingly cheap.For example, at Ft. Laramie, baconcould be had for a penny per pound.Those who had excess bacon oftenconsidered it worthless and dumped itby the side of the road. One emigrantreported seeing ten tons on one pile.

Why the wide disparity in prices?The basic laws of supply and demandwere at work. Most wagon trains tooktoo much bacon and so it had littletrading value. Water, on the otherhand was in short supply and thuscommanded a high price.

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Are You a Rockhound or Just a Mineral Collector?

A rockhound is someone who shows extreme levels of interest in rocks and collecting while amineral collector is considered someone who just “likes” minerals and rock. So, which one areyou? If you’re uncertain as to which camp you’re really in, here’s some surefire signs your levelof interest in rocks has exceeded “casual” or “rockpup” levels and you’ve finally graduated tofull-blown “rockhound.” Check to see how many of the following signs apply to you, if it’s over

10, then watch out! You’re a ROCKHOUND! (modified from Rockhounds.com)

* The sign on the side of the highwaysays “Falling Rock” and you pull over towait.

* The severe sunburn from yourvacation is a one inch wide strip of skin atthe gap between the tail of your shirt andthe top of your pants (also known as“plumbers sunburn”).

* Your friend shows you a “prettystone” they’ve found, and you work hardto talk them out of it for yourself.

* You care more about whathappened to the diamond in the movie“Titanic” than the people.

* You hit your hand with your rockhammer, your friend screams it’s broken,and you reply it’s a fracture, it has goodcleavage, and has produced someunusual streaks in your underwear.

* Your mother asks how the souptastes and you reply, “variable color,greasy surface, low specific gravity,texture smooth with bits of ductilematerial.”

* You lick rocks to show off thewonderful colors.

* Your family puts the birthdaycandles on a slab of amethyst instead ofcake. * A truck throws a rock into thewindshield of the family car and youexamine the rock first. * You can pronounce the word“molybdenite” correctly on the first try. * You think the primary function of roadcuts is for easy mineral collecting. * You own more pieces of quartz thanunderwear. * You associate the word “hard” with avalue on the Mohs scale instead of“work”. * The rockpile in your garage is tallerthan Shaq. * The local university’s geologydepartment requests permission to holdfield trips in your back yard.

* There’s amethyst in your aquarium. * Your mother has had to ask you tomove flats of rocks out of the tub so youcan take a bath. * Your pets are named Rocky, Jewel,and Beryl. * First on your Christmas list is toattend the Tucson Gem and MineralShow. * You’ve spent more than ten dollarsfor a book about rocks. * You find yourself compelled toexamine individual rocks in drivewaygravel. * You know the location of every rockshop within a 100 mile radius of yourhome. * When they haven’t seen you for aweek, the shop owners send you get wellcards. * You’re planning on using a pick andshovel while you’re on vacation. * You can point out where Tsumeb ison a world globe. * You think Franklin, New Jersey mightbe a cool place to go on a vacation. * You associate the word “saw” withdiamonds instead of “wood”. * You’ve sewn a backpack for yourdog. * You receive a letter from the countyinforming you a landfill permit is requiredif you want to put anymore rocks in yourbackyard. * Your Internet home page haspictures of your rocks. * You think pet rocks are a pretty neatidea. * Your teacher has asked you not tobring any more rocks to school until theyhave time to reinforce the floor. * You decide not to get marriedbecause you’d rather keep the rock.

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http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/rkhound.html

Facts &Facts &Facts &Facts &Facts &FunFunFunFunFun

UpcomingUpcomingUpcomingUpcomingUpcomingEventsEventsEventsEventsEvents

August 2-8, 2009 The Annual Copper Country Mineral

RetreatHosted by the A.E. Seaman Mineral

Museumoffers a week long mineral collectingextravaganza in Michigan’s Historic

Lake Superior Native Copper District. www.museum.mtu.edu/

copper_country_mineral/index.html

August 7-9, 2009Houghton, MI.

Copper Country Rock & MineralClub’s Show

Portage Township ElementarySchool

203 Jacker Ave.Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5

Aug 2, 2009State Line Gem & Mineral Society

monthly meeting2:00 p.m.

Morenci Train Depot325 W. Main St.

Morenci, MI 49256.

August 1, 200934th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem &

Mineral ShowIshpeming Elks Club Hall,

Ishpeming, MI(906) 228-9422

Special lecture by Barry Andersonon panning for Gold!

Every Thursday: 5p.m.- ?Work party at the Clubhouse. Pleasecome and help as often as you can.

Sept. 04-10, 2009Fulton County Fair, Wauseon, OH

Sept 11-13, 2009TOLEDO, OH

Annual Show, Toledo Gem &Rockhound Club

Stranahan Great Hall4645 Heatherdowns Blvd

Fri 2:00-8:00, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun11:00-5:00

Sept. 18-19, 2009Art-a-licious, Adrian, MI

Sept. 19-20, 2009Antique Tractor & Engine Assoc.,

Adrian, MI

Sept. 19-20, 2009Livingston Gem and Mineral Society

36th Annual Gem Mineral and JewelryShow

Howell, MIHartland Consolidated Schools

9525 E Highland Rd.

Sept. 25 - 27, 2009GEODE FEST

Montebello Access AreaHamilton, Illinois

for info and registration forms go tohttp://www.firstcrackgeodes.com/

GeodeFest.html

Sept 26 - 27, 20092009 Grand Traverse Area Rock,

Mineral and Gem ShowGrand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral

ClubGrand Traverse Heritage Center

322 Sixth St.Traverse City, MI

Oct. 03, 2009Hidden Lake Garden Fall Festival,

Adrian, MI

Oct. 17-18, 2009Lenawee County Heritage Festival,

Adrian, MI

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OFFICERS

President Steve Nichols 10480 Wesch Rd Brooklyn MI 49230 517 403-6722

Vice President Richard Brzezicki 419 N. Broad St. Adrian MI 49221 517 263-1669

Treasurer Doris Brzezicki 419 N. Broad St. Adrian MI 49221 517 263-1669

Secretary Donna Dahlke 2411 Occidental Hwy Adrian MI 49221 517 263-0561

DIRECTORS

Past President Edmund Jarzembski 26984 US 20 Fayette OH 43521 419 237-2000

First Year Pat Husband 1035 Scotdale Dr. Adrian, MI 49221 517 263-5983

Second Year Nancy Lewis 5400 S. M 52 Adrian MI 49221 517 263-3651

Third Year Charles Swanson 3121 W. Weston Rd. Sand Creek MI 49279 517 436-9299

COMMITTEES

This newsletter is the official publication of the State Line Gem and

Mineral Society. It is published and mailed about the 20th of each month.

Submissions must be in by the 15th. The State Line Gem and Mineral Society

is a non-profit group. Its purpose is to promote interest and increase

knowledge in the fields of mineralogy, geology and the lapidary arts.

Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM at the Morenci

Train Depot, 325 W. Main St., Morenci, MI 49256. The June meeting takes

place during the annual show/sale. If the first Sunday is a holiday, the

meeting will be held one week later.

Editor Sandy Gerhart 210 Chestnut St. Adrian MI 49221 517 265-6553

email: s_gerhart@yahoo.com or stateline1961@yahoo.com

Show Chairman Doris Brzezicki 419 N. Broad St. Adrian MI 49221 517 263-1669

Publicity Jo Waycaster 5426 Shady Lane Dr. Adrian MI 49221 517 265-2665

Exhibits Show Richard Brzezicki 419 N. Broad St. Adrian MI 49221 517 263-1669

Building Steve Nichols 10480 Wesch Rd Brooklyn MI 49230 517 403-6722

Library Bon Duritsky 4206 Gilhouse Rd. Toledo OH 43623 419 535-7342

Hospitality Joan Duritsky 4206 Gilhouse Rd. Toledo OH 43623 419 535-7342

Sunshine Catherine Choske 707 Wenonah St. Tecumseh MI 49286 517 423-3572

Field Trips Steve Nichols 10480 Wesch Rd Brooklyn MI 49230 517 403-6722

Historian Donna Dahlke 2411 Occidental Hwy Adrian MI 49221 517 263-0561

Education Edmund Jarzembski 26984 US 20 Fayette OH 43521 419 237-2000

& Lapidary Richard Brzezicki 419 N. Broad St. Adrian MI 49221 517 263-1669{

Sandy Gerhart, Editor210 Chestnut St.Adrian, MI 49221

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Meetings are held thefirst Sunday of eachmonth at 2:00 PM at theMorenci Train Depot,325 W. Main St.,Morenci, MI 49256.