The club shall have a Find of the Month (FOM) award at each monthly general membership meeting.  Awards and find categories shall be set forth by the Board of Directors. Eligibility shall be determined on a find made since the last meeting and the current meeting. Organized contest finds or items purchased are not eligible. The member must appear in person with their finds to be eligible. Winners shall be determined by a vote of the members and guests present. FOM contest is open only to members in good standing. Displays must be on an individual basis only. For each month that a member enters the FOM contest they will be eligible to enter in a drawing for a fifty ($50.00) dollar bill to be held at the annual Christmas party.

August 2023 Finds - No Pictures This Month
Most Unique - Scott Sandahl
Best Jewelry Item - Dan Petrozzi 
Best Natural Gold - Gary Emmons
Best Silver Item- Ed Hunn
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller 
​Best Foreign Coin - Jason DeBerge 
Best Overall - Scott Sandahl

​50/50 - Vickie Wyatt - $39.00
ATTENDANCE DRAWING 

July 2023 Finds - No Pictures This Month


Most Unique - Ed Hunn - Texas Ranger Toy Badge
Best Jewelry Item - Dan Petrozzi - Blue Sapphire Ring
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best Silver Item- Dan Petrozzi - Ring
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller - 1907 Dime
​Best Foreign Coin - Jason DeBerge - $20 Mexican Coin
Best Overall - Ed Hunn

​ATTENDANCE DRAWING N/A ($25 at August Mtg. if no winner)

June 2023 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Dennis Miller - Counterfeit Penny
Best Jewelry - Jason DeBerge - 14K Bracelet
Best Silver Item - Dennis Miller - Carson City Silver Dollar
Best Natural Gold - Mike Johnson - Nugget
Best U.S. Coin -  Ed Hunn - 1937 Wheat Penny
Best Foreign Coin - Ralph Smith
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

​50/50 Drawing -  Colleen Johnson - $33.00
Attendance Drawing -  Henry Konick - $25.00 Present

May 2023 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Rick Guethlein - Map Tag
Best Jewelry - Ed Hunn - Mickey Mouse Ring
Best Silver Item - Rick Guethlein - Silver Ore
Best Natural Gold - Rick Guethlein
Best U.S. Coin -  Dennis Miller - 1876  Half Dollar
Best Foreign Coin - Ralph Smith - China Coin
Best Overall - Dennis Miller

​50/50 Drawing -  Ron Renter - $28.00
Attendance Drawing -  Stephen Smith - $20.00 - Not Present - $25.00 next month

April 2023 Finds - No Pictures This Month

​Most Unique - Brad Braverman - Capt. Tin's Radio Club
Best Gold Item - Brad Braverman - Wedding Band
Best Silver Item - Ralph Smith - Pen & Charm
Best Natural Gold - Mike Johnson
Best U.S. Coin -  Harry Surtees - 1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Best Foreign Coin - Ralph Smith - 1959 Greek Coin
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

​50/50 Drawing -  ???
Attendance Drawing -  Sam Alexander - $25.00 - Present

March 2023 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
​Most Unique - John Hendricks - Frying Pan & Tuna
Best Gold Item - Denis Miller - 10K Opal Ring
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter - Earring
Best Natural Gold - None
Best U.S. Coin -  Dennis Miller - 1953 Dime
Best Foreign Coin - Ralph Smith - 1990 Austrian Schilling
Best Overall - Dennis Miller

​50/50 Drawing - Brad Braverman - $31.00
Attendance Drawing -  Carl Souza - $20.00 - Not Present​

February 2023 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Scott Sandahl - Old Sign
Best Gold Item - Ron Renter - 18K Ring
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter - Silver Lion
Best Natural Gold - None
Best U.S. Coin -  - 1909 Barber Quarter
Best Foreign Coin - Linda Reitz - Unknown
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

​50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing -  Linda Reitz ​

January 2023 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Ron Renter - Soccer Ball Pump
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees - 14K Ring
Best Silver Item - Dennis Miller - 2 Hearts Pendant
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1952 Franklin Half Dollar
Best Foreign Coin - Jason DeBerge - 1991 20 Francs
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

​50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing -  

December 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Dennis Miller - (Eagle brooch)
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi - (Ring)
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - (Ring)
Best Natural Gold - None
Best U.S. Coin - Ed Hunn - (1910 V Nickel)
​Best Foreign Coin - Ron Renter - (1941 British pence) Best Overall - Ron Renter

​50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing -   

November 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.

​​Most Unique - Dennis Miller - (Eagle brooch)
Best Gold Item-  Dan Petrozzi - (Ring)
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - (Ring)
Best Natural Gold - None
Best U.S. Coin - Ed Hunn - (1910 V Nickel)
Best Foreign Coin - Ron Renter-  (1941 British pence)
Best Overall - Ron Renter
​
50/50 Drawing - Wes Weathers -  $20.
Attendance Drawing -  Wes Weathers Present -$35 -  Next Month $20.00

October 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Dennis Miller
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge
Best Natural Gold -  Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller
Best Foreign Coin -  Dennis Miller
Best Silver Item -  Dan Petrozzi
Best Overall - Harry Surtees 

50/50 Drawing - Vickie Wyatt -  $50.
Attendance Drawing - Pearson / Kraje - Not Present -$30 -  Next Month $35.00

September 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Jason DeBerge
Best Gold Item - Ed Hunn
Best Natural Gold - 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Foreign Coin -  Dan Petrozzi
Best Silver Item -  Rick Guethlein
Best Overall - Scott Sandahl

50/50 Drawing - No Drawing
Attendance Drawing - Kent & Nancy Hess - Not Present -$25 -  Next Month $30.00

August 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Ed Hunn
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl
Best Natural Gold - 
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller
Best Foreign Coin -  Ed Hunn
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - Joe Covey - $30.
Attendance Drawing - Lovetta Burns - Not Present -$20 -  Next Month $25.00

July 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Rick Guethlein
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Foreign Coin -  Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees
Best Overall -  Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Dennis & Judy Miller - $33.
Attendance Drawing - Dennis & Judy Miller - Present -
$20 -  Next Month $20.00

June 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Scott Sandahl
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Wes Weathers
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - Ron Renter - $29.
Attendance Drawing - Rick & Vickie Wyatt - Present -
$20 -  Next Month $20.00

May 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Dennis Miller 
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi
Best Natural Gold - Scott Sandahl
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller 
Best Foreign Coin -  Wes Weathers
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Dennis & Judy Miller - $40.
Attendance Drawing - Jerry & Lorelei Paland - Present -
$30 -  Next Month $20.00

April 2022 Winners  - Sorry No Photos This Month

Most Unique - Scott Sandahl
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz
Best Natural Gold - Mike Johnson
Best U.S. Coin - Ron Renter
Best Foreign Coin -  Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Linda Reitz
Attendance Drawing - No Draw - Next Month $25.00

March 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Scott Sandahl 
Best Gold Item - Dennis Miller
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl 
Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - Wes Weathers
Attendance Drawing - Pearson / Kraje - Not Present -
$25 Next Month

February 2022 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Scott Sandahl - Mint 1964 Cent
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge - 22K 9.7 Gram Braclet
Best Natural Gold - Steve Howard - 34.4 Gram Gold Nugget
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1896 Indian Head Penny
Best Foreign Coin -  Dan Petrozzi - Roman Coin
Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz - Silver Chain 27 Grams
Best Overall - Scott Sandahl

50/50 Drawing - Gary Emmons
Attendance Drawing - Linda Reitz​ - Present $30.00

January 2022 Winners  - Sorry No Photos This Month

Most Unique - Scott Sandahl
Best Gold Item - Ed Hunn
Best Natural Gold - None Entered
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller
Best Foreign Coin -  Dan Petrozzi 
Best Silver Item - Scott Sandahl
Best Overall - Scott Sandahl

50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing - No Draw - Next Month $25.00

December 2021 Finds - Click For Larger Image.
Most Unique - Ron Renter
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Dan Petrozzi
Best Foreign Coin -  Ed Hunn 
Best Silver Item - Dennis Miller
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing - Held / Johannsen​ - Not Present $25.00

November 2021 Finds - Sorry No Photos This Month

Most Unique - Scott Sandahl - Painted spoon art
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge - Bracelet
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Men’s Silver Ring
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin * 3 - way tie Scott /Linda / Dennis
Best Foreign Coin * 2 - way tie Scott / Linda
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing Judy Miller $28
​Attendance Drawing Not Held ($25 at December Mtg.)

October 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Scott Sandhal
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Foreign Coin - Jason DeBerge
Best Silver Item - Sam Alexander
Best Overall - Scott Sandahl

50/50 Drawing - 
Attendance Drawing - Linda Reitz​ - Present  $35.00
​($20 at November Mtg.)

September 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​Most Unique - Kim Holmes - Old Apple Valley Park Plaque
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees - Diamond Ring
Best Natural Gold - None entered
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1924 Peace Silver Dollar
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1935 Bolivia nickel
Best Silver Item - Dennis Miller - Silver Ring
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Carlos Ocheita $31 (Guest)
Attendance Drawing - Ed Mack - Not Present
​($35 at October Mtg.)

August 2021 Finds - Sorry No Photos This Month

Most Unique - Jason DeBerge - Antique Clock
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Gold Ring
Best Natural Gold - Sam Alexander
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller - 1945S War Nickel
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Suttees - 1949 Hong Kong
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge- Sapphire pendant & chain
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - No Drawing
Attendance Drawing - Carl & Debbie Schadt - Not Present ($30 at September Mtg.) 

July 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners (July 2021)

Most Unique - Dennis Miller - Antique tractor toy
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Palladium Louie Vuitton Ring Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller - 1858 Liberty Quarter
Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1943 Chinese Coin Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz - Large Heart Ring
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Wes Weathers $59
Attendance Drawing - Sam Alexander - Not Present ($25 at August Mtg.)​

June 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners (June 2021)

Most Unique - Ron Renter - Large Metal Monkey
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - Gold & diamond Ring
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1913s Buffalo Nickel
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1940 Canadian Penny
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Pendant Cross
Best Overall - Harry Surtees 

50/50 Drawing - Daniel Rose $44.00 
Attendance Drawing - Harry Surtees - $20.00

May 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners (May 2021)

Most Unique - Scott Sandahl -  Antique tin lid​
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - 10K Ring
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best U.S. Coin - Jason DeBerge - Buffalo Nickel
Best Foreign Coin - Jason DeBerge - 1951 10 Francs
 Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Bracelet
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge 

50/50 Drawing - No Drawing
Attendance Drawing - Joe Covey - $30.00
​

April 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.

This Months Winners (April 2021)

Most Unique - Harry Surtees - Cannonball
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi - Gold Ring
Best Natural Gold - Steve Howard
Best U.S. Coin - Jason DeBerge - 1918 Cent
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1945 Nederland's cent
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees - Unique silver cross
​Best Overall - Harry Surtees  

​Scavenger Hunt 1st Quarter - Scott Sandahl

March 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners (March 2021)

Most Unique Linda Reitz - Lg. Steel Indian Chief Ring
Best Gold Item Dan Petrozzi - Diamond Ring
Best Natural Gold Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin Harry Surtees - 1911 Nickel
Best Foreign Coin Dan Petrozzi - Argentina fifty Centavo Best Silver Item Dan Petrozzi - Silver Ring
Best Overall Scott Sandahl

50/50 Drawing - Sam Alexander $35
Attendance Drawing - Pam Heser - Not present ($25 April Mtg.)

February 2021 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners (February 2021)

​Most Unique Scott - Cast Iron Motorcycle
Best Gold Item Scott Sandahl - Melted gold
Best Natural Gold None
Best U.S. Coin Harry Surtees - 1912 Barber Dime
Best Foreign Coin Harry Surtees - 1917 Canadian Dime
Best Silver Item Scott Sandahl - Olympics Coin
Best Overall Scott Sandahl 

 50/50 Drawing - No Draw
Attendance Drawing - Ron Renter $40
Scavenger Hunt 4th Quarter 2020 Harry Surtees
Annual FOM year-end drawing 2020 - Scott Sandahl $50 
​Annual Free Membership Drawing - Joe Covey 
​This Months Winners (January 2021)

​Most Unique Scott Sandahl - Old Trunk Tag
Best Gold Item Jason DeBerge - Gold ring
Best Natural Gold Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin Jason DeBerge - 1958 Wheat Penny
Best Foreign Coin Linda Reitz - 2014 Austrian Euro
Best Silver Item Linda Reitz - Silver ring
​Best Overall Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - No Drawing
​Attendance Drawing - No Drawing 
​This Months Winners (December 2020)

​Most Unique Harry Surtees - Antique valve stem cover
Best Gold Item Jason DeBerge - Gold Bracelet
Best Natural Gold Scott Sandahl
Best U.S. Coin Harry Surtees - Buffalo Nickel
Best Foreign Coin Harry Surtees - 1913 Englich Penny
Best Silver Item Linda Reitz—Silver & Crystal ring
​Best Overall Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - No Drawing
​Attendance Drawing - No Drawing 

November 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners (November 2020)
​
Most Unique - Dennis Miller - Wolf Button
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge - Ring
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1918 Quarter
Best Foreign Coin - Anna Valenzuela - 20 Pence
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees - Earring
​Best Overall - Jason DeBerge
​
50/50 Drawing - Linda Bateman - $34.00
​Attendance Drawing - Chris Beck - $40.00 - Not Present​

October 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners (October 2020)
​
Most Unique - Dan Petrozzi - Winged Pendant
Best Gold Item - Dennis Miller - Gold Ring
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best U.S. Coin - John Hendricks - 1965 Quarter
Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl – 1936 Half Pice
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver Ring
​Best Overall - Dan Petrozzi 
​
50/50 Drawing - Ron Renter - $32.50
​Attendance Drawing - - $35.00 - 

September 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners (September 2020)
​
​Most Unique - Dennis Miller - Antique suspender hooks Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Eagle pin
Best Natural Gold - Anna Valenzuela
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1920 Mercury Dime
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees – 1920 Cuban Nickel Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz- Silver Ring
​Best Overall - Jason DeBerge 
​
50/50 Drawing - $30.00
​Attendance Drawing - Pam Heser - $30.00 Not Present ($35 for Oct.)

August 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners (August 2020)
​
​Most Unique - Harry Surtees - Indian Motorcycle Pin
Best Gold Item - No Gold
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best U.S. Coin - Jason DeBerge 1895 Barber Nickel
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees – 1943 German. Coin
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver & Diamond Ring
Best Overall - Jason DeBerge

50/50 Drawing - Not Held
​Attendance Drawing - Mike Snowden - $25.00 Not Present ($30 for Sept.)
​This Months Winners (July 2020)

Most Unique - Ron Renter - Large “Jack” toy
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge - Gold credit card
Best Natural Gold - Scott Sandahl
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl–1883 V Nickel 
Best Foreign Coin - Ron Renter – U.A.E. Coin
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver Ring
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

50/50 Drawing - Not Held
​Attendance Drawing - Fred Smith - $20.00 - (Not Present To Win) 


​This Months Winners (June 2020)

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Dan Petrozzi- Guatemala Commemorative Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees –1941 Mercury Dime
Best Natural Gold - Scott Sandahl
Best Gold Item - Ron Renter - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Military Metal

50/50 Winner - Not Held
​Attendance - Not Held

March 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Bracelet
​Best Foreign Coin -  Harry Surtees - 1914 Six Pence
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 2011 Silver Eagle
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Gold Locket
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - Tax Token

50/50 Winner - Jay Zeigler - $44.50
​Attendance - 

February 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl​
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver & turquoise Pendant
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - 2 Rupee coin
Best U.S. Coin - Dennis Miller -1910 S Penny 
Best Natural Gold - None ​
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - Steel and Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Ron Renter - Class of 18 Pendant

50/50 Winner - Harry Surtees - $43
​Attendance - David Adler $50 ​- Present

January 2020 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees​
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Chain
​Best Foreign Coin -  1921 Canadian Penny
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1835 Dime 
Best Natural Gold - None ​
Best Gold Item - Jason DeBerge – Chain
Most Unique Item - Dennis Miller - Button

50/50 Winner - 
​Attendance - Corinne Coughlin - $45.00 Not Present

December 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz - Pendant
​Best Foreign Coin -  Dan Petrozzi - Chinese Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1914 Dime 
Best Natural Gold - None ​
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Ear Ring
Most Unique Item - Linda Reitz - Pendant

50/50 Winner - No Drawing
​Attendance - Bruce & Cindy Barron - $40.00  Not Present

November 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees 
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge ​
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl
​
50/50 Winner - Connie Smith  - $43.50
​Attendance - Robert & Robin Sams - $35.00 Not Present

September 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi- Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Tonya Baerster   - 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees  -
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge ​
Best Gold Item - Clay Graves   - Gold Ring W/Diamonds
Most Unique Item - Ron Renter- Watch
​
50/50 Winner - Jay Zeigler  - $46.50
​Attendance - 

August 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi- Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - Philippians Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - Indian Head Penny
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge ​
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees  - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl - 1922 Chauffer’s Badge
​
50/50 Winner - Joe Covey  - $31.50
​Attendance - Don Duncan - $35.00 

July 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.

This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Scott Sandahl - Silver Chain
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - Australian Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Mike/Colleen Johnson - 1904 Nickel
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge - 2.7gr Rocky Road​
Best Gold Item - Tonya Baerster  - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl - Masonic Token
​
50/50 Winner - Mike Johnson  - $69.50
​Attendance - Gordon Stocks - $30.00 - Not Present
​

June 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.

This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Silver Round
​Best Foreign Coin -  Carey - 1967 Bronze Samoa
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1955 Penny
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best Gold Item - Tonya Baerster  - Locket
Most Unique Item - Anna Valenzuela​ - Mill Ball
​
50/50 Winner - Robert Weaver  - $50.00
​Attendance - Erskine - $25.00 - Not Present

May 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - Austrialian
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1887 IH Penny
Best Natural Gold - Jason DeBerge
Best Gold Item - Ron Renter - Gold Tooth
Most Unique Item - Carl Shadt - Copper Necklace

50/50 Winner - Wendy Baerster  - $46.50
​Attendance - Wyatt's - $25.00 - Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Paland's - $6.00

April 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​​This Months Winners

​Most Unique - Harry Surtees- Brass Oil Tag
Best Gold Item - Tonya Baerster- Platinum Ring
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes- 7 Jokers, Barstow
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl- 1907 Barber Dime
Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees- 1912-1917 Chinese Coin
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi- Silver Crown
Best Overall - Harry Surtees

Attendance Drawing - Jason DeBerg $49.50
50/50 Drawing - Wes Weathers $25.

March 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
No Pictures This Month

​​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees - Silver Heart Ring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - 1943 Australian Coin 
Best U.S. Coin - Debra Baragona—1961 Silver half dollar
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - None
Most Unique Item - Tonya Baerster

50/50 Winner - Wes Weathers - $32.50
​Attendance - Carl Schadt - $30.00 - Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - 

February 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Jason DeBerge
Best Silver Item - Jason DeBerge - Silver Earring
​Best Foreign Coin -  Scott Sandahl - German Coin 
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1935 Mercury Dime
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - None
Most Unique Item - Rick Guethlein - Knife

50/50 Winner - Jason DeBerge - $28.50
​Attendance - Hess - $25.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Connie Smith - $4.00

January 2019 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Tonya Baerster - Silver Cross
​Best Foreign Coin -  Kim Holmes - Phillipines 50 Sentimos 
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1927 Mercury Dime
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Tonya Baerster - 14K Ring 
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Laker Ring

50/50 Winner - David Ader - $29.00
​Attendance - Wyatt's - $50.00 - Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - ​Vivian Sexton - $5.00

December 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter
​Best Foreign Coin -  
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl
Best Natural Gold - Pete Valdivia
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees 
Most Unique Item - Ron Renter

50/50 Winner - 
​Attendance - Don Allen - $45.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - 

November 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Tonya Baerster - Sapphire Diamond Ring 
​Best Foreign Coin - Tonya Baerster - Chinese Coin 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1926 Quarter
Best Natural Gold - Tonya Baerster - Placer 
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees - Gold Bracelet
Most Unique Item - Jason Berg - Belly Dancer Belt

50/50 Winner - Jay Zeigler - $34.00
​Attendance - Ed Hunn- $40.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Harry Surtees - $3.00

October 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Dan Petrozzi
Best Silver Item - Jason Berg 
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees 
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl
Best Natural Gold - Jason Berg - Placer 
Best Gold Item - Wes Withers - 14k Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - GS Compact

50/50 Winner - Connie Smith - $25.00
​Attendance - Ron & Carmen Myrick - $35.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - None

September 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Month's Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Scott Sandahl 
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees 
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Kim Holmes
Most Unique Item - Anna Valnezuela

50/50 Winner - ?? - $35.00
​Attendance - Dean Erskin -$25.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Don Duncan - $3.00

August 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.

Sorry No Pictures This Month
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Jim Gilmore - Silver Token
​Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl - Cuba Quarter
Best U.S. Coin - Jim Gilmore - Silver Quarter 
Best Natural Gold - None Displayed - Placer 
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - 1863 Hotel Token

50/50 Winner - ? - $00.00
​Attendance - Dan Petrozzi - $25.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - None

​July 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees - Silver Spoon
​Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1954 Austrian
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1897 Barber Half 
Best Natural Gold - Mike Johnson - Placer 
Best Gold Item - Ron Renter - 14K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Papi's Urn

50/50 Winner - ? - $46.00
​Attendance - Wes Weathers - $50.00 - Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Wyatt's - $1.00

June 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Ring W/ Pink Stone
​Best Foreign Coin - Dan Petrozzi - Iceland Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1953 Half Dollar
Best Natural Gold - Jason Berg - Placer 
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - .45 Clip w/Bullet

50/50 Winner - Lovetta Burns - $41.50
​Attendance - Kent Whitted - $50.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Don Duncan - $3.00

May 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees
​Best Foreign Coin - Linda Reitz - Pakistan
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1906 Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes - Placer 
Best Gold Item - James Gilmore - 10K Class Ring
Most Unique Item - Gary Spain - Sword (movie prop?)

50/50 Winner - Wes Weathers - $33.00
​Attendance - Don Allen $45. - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - ?

April 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Pam Heser - Peruvian Story Bracelet
​Best Foreign Coin - Tonya Baerster  - 1958/9 Saudi Arabia
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1928 Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Don Ducan 
Best Gold Item - None
Most Unique Item - Pam Heser - Drummer Toy Soldier

50/50 Winner - Connie Smith - $36.00
​Attendance - Hanes $40.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - ?

March 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
​This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surteesl
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - ID Bracelet
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1904 Panama
Best U.S. Coin - Rick Guethlein - 1946 D Penny
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes 
Best Gold Item - Harry Surtees - Small Pendant
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - Delegates Badge
50/50 Winner - Joe Covey $24.00
​Attendance - Hoffman $35.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - ?

February 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz - Turquoise Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1956 1/2 Franc
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1954 Half Dollar
Best Natural Gold -  Scott Sandahl
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - 18K Chain 24" Long
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl - Lincoln Bank

50/50 Winner - Jay Zeigler
​Attendance - Molstads $30.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Ron Renter - $6.00

January 2018 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Gary Spain - 1867 10 Centimi
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1937 Half Dollar
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes - 4.7 Grams
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi - 18K Ring
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl - Savage Arms Plaque

50/50 Winner - Robert Weaver
​Attendance - ?
Forgotten Badge Winner - ?

December  2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Tonya Baerster - Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Rick Guethlein - 1952 East African
Best U.S. Coin - Dan Petrozzi - 1921 Wheat Cent
Best Natural Gold -  Tonya Baerster
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi - 14K Heart Ring
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Sewing Case

50/50 Winner -
​Attendance - Jerry & Lorelei Paland - $25.00
Forgotten Badge Winner - Ray & Cj Quitoriano - $1.00

November  2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Ben Molstad
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi
​Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl
Best U.S. Coin - Ben Molstad
Best Natural Gold -  Tonya Baerster
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees

50/50 Winner - Lorelei Paland
​Attendance - Kevin Hach - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner -

October  2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Dan Petrozzi
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - .925 Band
​Best Foreign Coin - Robert Weaver - Polish Penny 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1945 U.S. Quarter
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes - 9 Gram Placer
Best Gold Item - Dan Petrozzi - 14K. Ring
Most Unique Item - Anna Valenzuela - Compass

50/50 Winner - Scott Sandahl - $55
​Attendance - Lovetta Burns - $20.00
Forgotten Badge Winner - Klomhaus -  $4.00

September  2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Ben Molstad - Apache Bracelet
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1938 British Penny 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - Mercury Dime
Best Natural Gold -  No Display
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad - Diamond Ring
Most Unique Item - Ben Molstad - i Watch

50/50 Winner - Joe Covey - $38
​Attendance - Kirk Hansen - $35.00
Forgotten Badge Winner - Ron Renter -  $3.00

August  2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Wes Weathers - Silver Chain
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1941 10 Centavos
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1923 Peace Dollar
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes - 2gr. Nugget
Best Gold Item - Rick Guethlein - Sm. Gold Band
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Old Picture

50/50 Winner - Larry Blair - $35.00
​Attendance - Robert Cox - $35.00 (Not Present)
Forgotten Badge Winner - Scott Sandahl -  $1.00

July 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Ben Molstad
Best Silver Item - Ben Molstad - Silver Chain/Cross
​Best Foreign Coin - Linda Reitz - French 5 Franc
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1937 Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Wes Weathers - 10K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Ben Molstad - Trophy

50/50 Winner - Larry Blair - $35
​Attendance - Jim Straight - $30.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Joe Covey -  $6.00

June 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Ben Molstad
Best Silver Item - Ben Molstad - Silver Pendant
​Best Foreign Coin - Steve Molstad - 1924 Eng. Cent
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1926 Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad - 14K Gold Chain
Most Unique Item - Men Molstad - Trophy

50/50 Winner - Lovetta Burns - $48
​Attendance - Kent Whitted - $25.00 - Not Present
Forgotten Badge Winner - Jim Gilmore -  $3.00

May 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Ron Renter - Silver Necklace
​Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1958 Peso
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1899 Barber Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Tonya Baerster
Best Gold Item - Steve Molstad - 14K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl - Roulette Wheel

50/50 Winner - Scott Sandahl - $67
​Attendance - John Chartier - $25.00

March 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Bonnie Forstner- Silver Dia. Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Tonya Baerster - Pilipino Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1887 IH Penny
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz - 14K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Jim Gilmore

50/50 Winner - Lorelei Paland - $60
​Attendance - Fred Smith - Not Present

February 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Marie Molstad
Best Silver Item - Tonya Baerster - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Scott Sandahl - Roman Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1908 Dime
Best Natural Gold -  Steve Howard
Best Gold Item - Marie Molstad - 14K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Rick Guethlein - Pocket Watch

50/50 Winner - Rick Guethlein - $51
​Attendance - Anna Valenzuela- $25

January 2017 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Robert Weaver - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Carl Schadt - 1989 So. African
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1926 Quarter
Best Natural Gold -  Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Marie Molstad - 18K Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Dan Petrozzi - Red Quarter

50/50 Winner - Jay Ziegler - $42
​Attendance - Ron Renter - $25

December  2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Dan Petrozzi
Best Silver Item - Dan Petrozzi - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Dan Petrozzi -
Best U.S. Coin - Bonnie Forstner -  Wheat Cent
Best Natural Gold -  Steve Howard
Best Gold Item - Scott Sandahl - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Vickie Wyatt - Tootsie Toy Ship

50/50 Winner - None This Month
​Attendance - David Sween (Not Present $25.)

November  2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1943 New Zealand
Best U.S. Coin - Dan Petrozzi - 1936 Buffalo Nickel
Best Natural Gold - Anna Valnezuela
Best Gold Item - Wes Weathers - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees - Coin Blank

50/50 Winner - Wes Weathers
​Attendance - Dave Bither (Not Present $20.)

October 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Linda Reitz
​Best Foreign Coin - Linda Reitz
Best U.S. Coin - Gary Spain
Best Natural Gold - Peggy Howard
Best Gold Item - Linda Reitz
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees

50/50 Winner - ????
​Attendance - Linda Reitz (Present $20.)

September 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Ben Molstad
Best Silver Item - Ben Molstad - Silver Chain
​Best Foreign Coin - Gary Spain - 1845 Shilling
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl - 1907 Indian Head Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes - 3.6 G.
Best Gold Item - Clay Graves - 14K Ring
Most Unique Item - Ben Molstad - Sheriff Badge

50/50 Winner - Lovetta Burns - $34.
​Attendance - Lovetta Burns - $20.

August 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.

This Months Winners (Sorry No Pictures This Month - Photographer on Vacation)

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item - Ray Quitoriano—Superman ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Dan Petrozzi
Best U.S. Coin - Scott Sandahl—1947 Roosevelt dime
Best Natural Gold - None
Best Gold Item - Peggy Howard—14K religious metal
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl—Meteorite
50/50 Winner - Gerren, Mary Black’s grandson
​Attendance - Clay and Gail Graves—$25

July 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image.
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Ben Molstad
Best Silver Item - Ben Molstad - 1943 WWII Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Rick Guethlein—1951 Hong Kong
Best U.S. Coin - Ben Molstad—1943 Mercury dime
Best Natural Gold - None
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad
Most Unique Item - Kim Holmes—martingale piece

50/50 Winner - Daniel & Frankie Holman (not in attendance)
​Attendance - ????
June 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Harry Surtees
​Best Foreign Coin - Dan Petrozzi
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Natural Gold - Mary Black
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad
Most Unique Item - Scott Sandahl

50/50 Winner - Larry Blair
​Attendance - Butch & Chris Smith

May 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Scott Sandahl
Best Silver Item -  Bonnie Forstner
Best Foreign Coin -  Bonnie Forstner 
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees
Best Natural Gold - Steve Howard
Best Gold Item - Jim Gilmore
Most Unique Item - Wes Weathers- Lighter

50/50 Winner -
​Attendance - 

April 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Marie Molstad - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Linda Reitz - Polynesian Coin
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - Silver Dollar
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes
Best Gold Item - Ben Molstad - 8.1 g. Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Harry Surtees- Old Lock

50/50 Winner - Sue Yergensen - $27.
​Attendance - John McGrath (Not Present)

March 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image
This Months Winners

Best Overall - Harry Surtees
Best Silver Item - Steve Molstad - Silver Ring
​Best Foreign Coin - Harry Surtees - 1842 Six Pence
Best U.S. Coin - Harry Surtees - 1912 Barber Dime
Best Natural Gold - Kim Holmes - .9 Grams Placer
Best Gold Item - Marie Molstad - Gold Ring
Most Unique Item - Brian Skerston - Trade Token

50/50 Winner - Lovetta Burns
​Attendance - Gordon Stocks (Not Present)
February 2016 Finds - Click for Larger Image