Soundings (5/31/06)
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Visiting Rotarians Mark Larson, Brad Burdick, Rick Staeb, Hilary Bumstarck, Pete Kremen
Guests Tony Freidland (?), Ken and Michelle Peterson and son Brad.
Announcements
Bob is working on the next Pure Water grant for Honduras.
Debbie Granger introduced student (volunteer) of the month, Brad Peterson. The Squalicum Interact club is prospering. Brad is an outstanding science student; next year attending the UW in the bio-engineering program. He is an outdoorsman, and spearheaded a volunteer program with Boy Scouts (eagle scout merit project): The construction of three benches at the top of Barkley Hill (Northridge Park).
Next two Tuesdays we will be updating our club's photo roster with Terry Beardsley and Jeannie McGee (The Art of Photography). So any of you newer members who haven't had your photo taken, or longer term members who would like an updated photo, please come to the Hall a few minutes early.
Bucks in the Bay
Bill: Had fun in the golf event last week.
Mimi Ferlin: Had fun week in La Hoya, CA, also Memorial Day.
Robin Schmidt: Sunday to Seattle at "Hwy 99 Blues Club" fundraiser. Terry Brown: Golfing in Hawaii.
Patti Imhof: Thanks to Pete Kremen.
Cy Lindberg: Mountain bike leg Ski to Sea.
Phil X: Pearson truck in the parade.
Paul Leuthold: Thanks for golf tournament, Eddie. Also, participated in XC skiing leg.
John Templeton: Son moved into first new home, then Ski-to-Sea participation (attended a party).
Anna: Good weather for S-to-S, revelers consumed 38 kegs of beer, successful day in Fairhaven.
Bob Moles: 1300 flags for Memorial Day by staff, also upcoming trip to Europe and RI event.
Gordon Plume: Participated in Ski-to-Sea.
Ken Oplinger: Successful Ski-to-Sea.
Christine Palmerton: Trip to Vegas, son's track meet.
Harold Scott: Fun golf fellowship.
Dr. Ed Zech: Son bought own ticket home, fun golfing.
Barry Kramer: Upcoming trip to Rotary Convention.
Orphalee Smith: Happy buck for Bob, and rooster sightings.
Eddie Hansen: Fellowship golf tournament great time had by all, California and Palm Springs trip.
Sergeant at Arms by Dave Nichols
Matt Elich: No opposition for reelection, appearances around the County and Parade, had to push car.
Gerald Baron: Fishing trip?
Ed Zech: Rock paper scissors game.
Golfers at Country Club on Friday.
Bill Geyer to lady's table.
No ladies in golf tournament.
Chip almost getting hit with golf ball.
Cy Lindberg no peddle during ski to sea.
Program
Mike Impero â¿¢ Research and experience in lone jack mining in Whatcom County:
Mike was raised in Maple Falls. Lone Jack was the original gold mine this side of Whatcom County. Three prospectors camped at Twin Lakes in 1897 to prospect high up. They saw a vein up the side of Bear Mountain. Jack Post finds the vein and can see gold in it. Brings samples of ore back to camp. Next morning they go back up to file mining claims. Process to be followed to establish claims. It was found that the vein had valuable gold in it. This caused a gold rush in Whatcom county, lots of people going up to the mountains. Four day trip to get in and out of mine. Real estate companies sold mining claims, lots of interest for gold in Whatcom County. Lots of legal problems with the mine. The original prospectors sold their claims to Portland company, and it remains today in private ownership. It took two years to get equipment up to mine site. Mine ran from 1903-1907. Averaged a million dollars of gold per month based on today's standards. Mine building burned down in 1907, but still operating today. Mike is writing a book on the events.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stowe and Scot