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January 2016 Page 1
Volume 30-1 A Monthly Newsletter Published by the RoadRunner Prospector’s Club January 2016
Happy New Year. I hope you all had a good 2015 and are ready for the new year. The Club
managed to get done everything that had to be done with substantial effort by the Board and
other volunteers. The social events, meaning the Spring Picnic in April and the North Country
“get together” in September were a big success. I believe the Christmas Party on December
17th at the Italian Club was outstanding due in large part to the efforts of our Vice President
Karl Weber and his wife (our new Secretary) Faye, as well as the other volunteers. For those of
you that did not make it, you missed out on a good party, a good diner and a very good and en-
tertaining magic show. Also, Christmas music was provided by Rick Meisel, one of our hard-
working members that has helped out in many areas in the past. He was very good.
We also had a gold drawing so if you were not present you missed out on a 50/50 chance of
drawing a nugget. All of the above only cost $15.00 a person and everything was well worth
the price. The Board decided to have the event inside this year and have it a dinner event, ra-
ther than a catered luncheon at a park. In December the weather is chancy; it can be cold, or
worse, cold and rainy. We were lucky every year I have been a member. However, based on
the member turnout and the comments I heard, I believe we made a wise choice this year and in
addition, we kept the price the same.
As to the coming year, we have outings planned as set forth in the Newsletter. In addi-
tion the Board is trying to organize a “dig”. These are always well attended, but require much
more advance planning than you would commonly believe. If anyone has a suggestion as to
where, (meaning what claim), we should have a “dig” please let the Board know your thoughts.
Do consider that any location that we select must have a good area for parking and be able to
be reached by a pick-up truck or other high clearance vehicle as well as a truck delivering the
porta-potties and the digging equipment. These requirements rule out many of our claims as
suitable for a “dig”. but be of good cheer, there is much gold out there on our claims; its just
not in any one location. If you have any suggestions pass them along. We have to plan very far
in advance.
Lastly, I want to remind everyone that the annual claims/dredging survey is enclosed with
this newsletter. This survey is very import as it tells us what claims are being used and also
gives us the dredging data required by the Corps of Engineers. Please take some time to fill out
this document and return it to the club in a timely fashion.
That is about it for this month. Stay safe out there and I wish you good prospecting.
- Frederick Horn, President
Presidents Corner
January 2016 Page 2
MONTHLY MEETINGS General Meetings:
3rd Thursday of the month - 7:00 PM @ Arizona American Italian
Club 7509 North 12th St. Phoenix, AZ (No meeting in December)
Monthly outings:
Held on the weekends following the Third Thursday of the month.
Guests are welcome to attend regular meetings and outings.
Board Meeting:
forthTuesday of the month - 7:00pm Club Office
New Member Orientation:
Club Office 9:00 a.m.. See calendar for dates.
The Bird Tailings is published as a service to Roadrunner Prospectors’
Club, Inc. members. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of
the management or of its members. Publication of information in this
newsletter constitute, no guarantee of accuracy. Use of any information
found in this newsletter is at the sole risk of the user. Neither the RRPC,
it’s board of directors, nor the editor of this publication assume any
liability for damages resulting from the use of information found within
the newsletter content.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in part or
in whole without written consent of the Roadrunner Prospectors’ Club.
The newsletter encourages submissions of any article mining related,
opinion pieces, cartoons, want-ads, sales of items, etc.
Roadrunner Prospecting Club phone numbers:
Voice message 602-274-2521
Office Fax: 602-274-4335
Mailing address:
RRPC
P.O. Box 56804
Phoenix, AZ 85079
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.roadrunnergold.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadrunnerGold
Club Office is located at:
2744 W. Osborn R.
Phoenix, AZ 85017-5023
(Open 9:00am to 1:00pm Wednesday). Between Thomas Rd
and Indian School Rd, west of 27th Ave.
Member Address Change Form: Send to: RRPC, PO Box 56804, Phoenix, AZ 85079-6804 or email: [email protected]
Member Number: ________
Name: ________________________________________
New Address: __________________________________
__________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________
BOARD & OFFICE DIRECTORY
PRESIDENT
Fred Horn
VICE PRESIDENT
Karl Weber
SECRETARY
Faye Weber
TREASURER
Bill Hunt—(602) 348-8261
3 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Zins (Acting)
John Dowis (Acting)
2 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Bob Hood
(vacant)
1 YEAR BOARD MEMBERS
Reeve Kahabka
(Vacant)
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Office Manager Membership Manager
Pete Baker Pete Baker
Website Newsletter
Pete Baker Pete Baker
Brian Jost
Mike Powelkop
Dues/Fees:
• Annual dues are due by December 1st
of each year.
• Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF =
$44.00) due by December 1st of each
year.
• $20.00 Map Packet Replacement Fee
• $10.00 badge Replacement Fee
January 2016 Page 3
Claims for Sale
The board has decided to put the following claims up for sale. These claims were visited
very few times and in addition two are at a long distance/drive time from the Phoenix area.
The claims are also being advertised in the ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal.
Map 13, Claim E Mine Lab $5,000
Claim F Gold Master $5,000
Claim G Gold Bug $5,000
Claim H Lobo $6,000
Map22, Claim F-1 D6 Placer 1 $15,000
Claim F-2 D6 Placer 2 $15,000
Interested members can contact the club office.
Annual Dues and Maintenance Fees The annual statements were mailed out on November 1st and reflected all payments received
through October 31st. A big Thank you to all members who have sent in their payments. Your
support is greatly appreciated.
You can still make your payments; cash, check, money order or Visa, Master Card or Discover
cards accepted.
Delinquent letters will be mailed out on February 1st with the final payment due March 1,
2016.
Thanks again,
RRPC Membership Group
***** Annual Claims/Dredge Survey *****
Enclosed with this newsletter is the annual claims/dredge survey form. The survey will
help the club determine which claims are being utilized and also will provide the information
needed to complete the yearly dredge report that the club is required to send the Army Corps of
Engineers. We will be using this survey annually.
The claims we are able to dredge on have boxes with bold lines. The hours and cubic yards
are your best estimate.
The survey will be in the January, February, and March newsletters and can be filled out
and returned electronically, printed out and mailed, or brought to a meeting. Mailed in forms
must be received at the club office by March 16th. Blank survey forms will also be available at
the January, February, and March meetings. The deadline to have this information back to the
club is the day of the March meeting. Our dredge report is due on March 31st.
Please take the time to complete the survey. It will greatly help the club.
January 2016 Page 4
Holiday Dinner
The first annul Roadrunner Christmas dinner was a huge success. President Fred Horn wel-
comed more than 200 club members and guests to the sold-out event. All enjoyed the buffet
dinner consisting of cordon blue chicken and beef brisket. The professional entertainment for
the evening was club member, Richard Meisel, who played and sang holiday music throughout
the evening. We also enjoyed our feature performer from Scottsdale, Craig Davis's Circus of
Illusions. President Fred handed out appreciation plaques to departing board members Carol
and Bill Nickel, Bob Wierzal, and Bruce Meyers. The board also awarded President Fred a
plaque for his many years of service. Thank all of you who worked hard before, during and
after the event. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you next year.
VP - Karl Weber
Rick Miesel on
the keyboard
January 2016 Page 5
Magician Craig Davis
Yummy….. Good food served with a smile
January 2016 Page 6
Awards
Outgoing
Board
Member
Bill Nickel
Outgoing
Secretary
Carol Nickel
January 2016 Page 7
Outgoing
Board
Member
Bruce Myers
1/2 oz Nugget
Winner
Mike Slater (l)
w/President
Fred Horn (r)
January 2016 Page 8
November 2015 Coin Shoot Pictures
January 2016 Page 9
January 2016 Page 10
Map 10 - Aquarius Extension Claims Marking
December is a time when many are busy shopping, trimming trees, decorating the house and
yard, and planning for family get-togethers. But for Roadrunner Volunteers our agenda is quite
different. It is Friday, December 11th, and 7 of us are meeting at the turnoff to the Aquarius
Extension claims on Map 10 to mark the new corner boundaries. This should be challenging.
The roads are rough and the terrain is quite hilly. A quick meeting to discuss our plan of attack
and exchange maps. The weather is not cooperating….. cold and windy for sure. We split into
3 groups – each with a 2-way radio for keeping in touch. We take the vehicles as far as we can
and then it’s hiking from there on. GPS in hand, we forge on to “get ‘er done”! Three hours
and 9 markers later, we all meet back on a plateau to unwind.
George and Richard break out food and drink; Wayne and Terry are busy talking about shoot-
ing, Jim flies his drone and Ron tells me about how much he loves to get out. After fending off
requests for pizza delivery, I thank the crew for a job well done and remind them they will be
put in for a VIP Nugget drawing.
If you would like to volunteer in the future please contact me, Bob Hood at dadthefisher-
PS……………Ron Webb, who was with us today, was the annual winner of the ¼ oz VIP
Nugget awarded for claims maintenance volunteer work during 2015.
January 2016 Page 11
Gold Fever 1882-2015 Upper Wolf Creek RRPC Map 6
Many of our club’s claims are accessed through the sleepy town of Mayer, Arizona. Our
claims on Map 6 are among those that follow Wolf Creek and Turkey Creek. Mayer was
named after Joe Mayer, an entrepreneur who established a store, post office and even a hotel
due to the thriving gold strikes in the area. Frank Murphy’s dream of building a railroad all the
way to Crown King from Mayer was also affecting the town growth. Eastern newspapers en-
ticed construction workers to come to Arizona to build Murphy’s impossible dream. When a
rich vein of gold was uncovered most of the workers abandoned their jobs and became pro-
spectors. The old rails were pulled up in 1927 and Forest Service Road #67 now takes its place
in history.
Leaving Mayer on this road, you will find the center of our claims, Betty #5, about 8 miles
ahead. Large forested areas are there at an altitude of 5,400’. Since this is the Prescott Nation-
al Forest, you must have a plan of operation with you at all times when prospecting. With the
exception of Rays Right Place, dredging is permitted. This is a great area to escape the summer
heat of Phoenix.
Watson Spring Road follows access to the upper claims but be aware that the terrain gets very
hilly and steep and you will need to carry your equipment. There are few pull offs and the road
gets quite narrow and steep near the top. Be aware of private property and be respectful.
Several members have had luck prospecting these claims and we have had many club picnics
on them. Get out and give them a try!
Cautions and warnings:
Wear your badge.
Take lots of drinking water and prepare to get winded easily ……altitude +5,000 FT.
Claims near private property...be mindful and respect others.
Leave a prospecting plan at home so others know where you are.
Leave no holes!
Have fun and find GOLD!
If you would like to comment or contribute to Gold Fever articles please contact me at
Next month’s article will profile Map 7 - Lower Wolf Creek
Bob Hood
January 2016 Page 12
Classified Ads—continued from page 9
For Sale: Must sell due to back injury. 1) Used
Gold King 2½” Dual Purpose Concentrator
(DPC) complete with new suction and foot valve
hoses, foot valve and 5 hp B&S engine --
$450. 2) Used Keene Dry washer with 10”X30”
shaker box and 3.5 hp B&S blower -- $250.Call
Bob Gruenert in Phoenix at 602-502-3549.
For Sale: 4 ft. Keene sluice/highbanker/recirculator
w/16 in. griz. Stand w/Adj. legs, Flotec model
FP5455 2 in. pump 6hp, gas eng., 15 ft H.D. in
take hose w/strainer, 75 ft. 2 in. output hose, 15
ft. of 3 in. dredge hose w/head whip. All for
$750.00. Please call Echo Maurer at (623) 377-
0808 for more info.
For Sale: Concrete bird bath or fountain – kneeling
miner panning for gold. 21” tall, 10” wide, 14”
deep. Hooked up to a pump, the water would
flow down over pan with gold nuggets. $50.00.
Please call Ginny at: (602) 246-6985.
For Sale: Large box Gold Buddy Dry Washer with
8' of blower hose. All in like new condition,
used only 3 times for $450. I have two dry wash
ers and only need one.
Pictures from the Map 6 area
January 2016 Page 13
The following folks have joined RRPC since our
last newsletter.
Please welcome them into our club: Don Davis Anthem, AZ
Wayne & Donna Langston Phoenix, AZ
Matt Stempky Saline, MI
Joe'& Stewart Saugus, CA
Harvey & Margaret Patton Three Rivers, TX
Dave & Lynn Saturno Fountain Hills, AZ
Clarence & Dee Long Clover, SC
Matthew Clegg & Cristiane Depaula Wickenburge, AZ
Brad & Velenda Jackson Phoenix, AZ
Andy & Lisa Yednak Phoenix, AZ
Steven Auza & Stefanie Neuman Wittmann, AZ
Al & Rose Risley Juneau, AK
George & Hularia Morrison Redlands, CA
VIP Winners from the December meeting:
Laurel Wickersheim – Meeting Refreshments
Laurel Wickersheim – Meeting Refreshments
Al Childress – Meeting Support
¼ oz VIP Year-End Winner:
Ron Webb – Claims Marking/Maintenance
½ oz Nugget Raffle Winner:
Mike Slater
January 2016 Classifieds
For Sale: Life membership #2381. $400. Buyer pays
$250 transfer fee. AMF fee paid for 2016.
Please call Russ Ford at (928) 710-5064.
For Sale: 3” dredging equipment. And, a pull-along
ATV trailer. Please call Hans Sommer for details
and pricing – (928) 237-7318
For Sale: (1) Like New, Traded-In Minelab GPX
5000, included all stock accessories. $3500.00
(normal price $5795.00)
Like New, Traded-In Minelab CTX 3030, in
cludes all stock accessories. $1800.00 (normal
price $2499.00)
(1) Used XP Deus Metal Detector (call for de
tails and model)
Other equipment for sale, call for listing of items.
Contact - Rob Allison (623) 362-1459 or (602)
909-9008 cell or text message,
Email: [email protected]
For Sale: Tesoro Bandido Metal Detector with new
coil, barely used, $400. Please call Jim Boast in
Mayer, AZ: (928) 632-9075.
Wanted: I’d like to talk with somebody that’s
worked and knows the Bradshaw Mountains
((north or south)). Mike 928-499-0202
For Sale: 4” Keene Dredge, Never Been Used. Mod
el 4-400ph, 6.5HP Honda, Quick disconnect, 20’
suction hose. Sale due to illness. $2,200.00.
Please call Bob Del Grosso at (480) 395-9212.
For Sale: 40”x48” 2 wheel trailer, with wood for a
box. Brand new. $175.00. Mini sluice $35.00.
Please call Don Stultz at (623) 544-2716..
For Sale: Portable Braun Jaw Crushing System. One
ton per hour capability, trailer mounted with new
tires and spare. 4” x 2” crusher with 2” hammer
style pulverizer. 3” rock to 80 mesh in one pass,
also, possible to rerun 80 mesh product.
$5,250.00 or will trade for 4 oz of gold. Please
call (602) 570-8147 ask for George.
For Sale: Gold Buddy dry washer, Ryiobi engine,
31cc, dry vac, stand and hoses. Keene Sluice,
A51 10”x36”.
Call Jim Hamilton at (623) 847-4972.
Classified Ads continued For Sale: Gold King dry washer, 12x36 inch box
with 3.4 hp Briggs & Stratton blower, Seldom
used. $600. Gold King dry washer, 9x24 inch
box with 2 cycle McCulloch blower, Used 3 sea
sons. $400.
Call Bob Penkethman at (623) 546-1694.
For Sale: One mining claim. (1) COFFEE
HOUR, AMC 371029. Located on Hassayampa
River about 12 miles South of Prescott and about
1700 Ft. long. $2000. Price is firm, but willing
to trade for guns of equal value. The claims re
quires 4WD access. Reason for selling is age and
health as I can no longer work the claim. Please
call Dave Ridenhour at: (928) 445-0564.
Wanted: Buying placer gold. Will pay 85% of spot.
I only buy gold from club members. No large
quantities.
Please call George Knecht at (602) 418-6266.
For Sale: 3" KEENE HIGHBANKER/DREDGE. 5
hp Briggs & Stratton. Includes all hoses, mats,
and some extra parts. Used approximately 30
hrs. Got Gold every time! $800.
Call Jeff Barlow at: (928) 301-9965.
Continued on page 8
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January 2016 Page 15
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Screw Products Prospecting Equipment Repair
2545 E. Marilyn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4920
Ph - (602) 992-9173
Cell - (602) 625-4572
Howard R. Bentley
Falcon Metal Detectors
PO Box 8353 Mesa AZ 85214 (480) 396-1181 www.falconmetaldectectors.com
Wally DeShon
BunksArizonaProspecting.com
Home of the Hermit Pick
Dry Washers, Maps, Accessories, Carbon Fiber Detector Shafts
Calvin “Bunk” Bunker, 928-830-5350
PO Box 2581, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Gold King Mfg LLC Prospecting Supplies
Mavis (623)-386-6430
Scott (623)-694-4389
Please remember
Leave No Holes
January 2016 Page 16
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