Treasure Talk THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE

CENTRAL FLORIDA METAL DETECTING CLUB Founded in 1973

Wanda DeVary, Editor mumszie@windstream.net

April 2007

Club Officers

President Ray Leist

386-428-3401 huntmaster@cfl.rr.com

Vice-President Bill Shackelford

407-323-2954 wasbet@juno.com

2nd Vice-President Gene Crovella Secretary Chuck Hosbein Treasurer LonaLeist

Club Volunteers

Half/Half Fred & Nancy Schimmel

Raffle's

Shirley DeVary Betty Shackelford &Wenona Baldwin

Refreshments Donna RotheryDebbie Green

Find of the month table's Rob Loucks

Photographer Ralph Flippo

Webmaster Jerry Hitson

A great BIG thanks to all these people!

Come Join Us! We will be eating at the Colorado's Steak Place. It is just north of the meeting place. Park at the meeting building and walk over. We eat at 5:30. If you would like to join us, we would be happy to see you. BYOM!

The club meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the Sanford Garden Club. It is located about 2 blocks south of Lake Mary Blvd. On the East side of 17-92. For more information contact Bill Shackelford

at (407) 323-3401 or Ray Leist at (386) 428-3401

Club web site: www.geocities.com/g8r81/cfmdc.html

You are receiving this newsletter because you are a V.I. P.

REMINDER: The club due's are $25 for the year and a one-time membership fee of $15. If you are paying by check please make it out to Lona Leist, not to the club. You have until March to get your dues paid.

President’s Corner Hi everyone. The weather has been super and I hear that some finds are turning up on the beach.

If you have not paid your dues you are probably not getting this. If you still need to pay - make your checks out to Lona Leist, not the club. Dues are $25 year and first time members there is a first time $15 fee.

Boy, did our club make out at the Sebastian hunt. Four of our members including me found tokens for silver reales. Bob Brown, Bill Shackelford, Roland Davis and Ray Leist. Our club also had 18 members show up. David Stone got the key to open the treasure chest, which had a lot of goodies and a detector. Sally Korns got the closest in the pin-point and won a detector.

WE DID REAL GOOD.

Don’t forget the GREAT SOUTHERN BEACH SHOOTOUT. We are going to have a great hunt and lot of prizes. Just think what you

would do if you won $5,000.

I am still buying silver for the club. I am paying 5xface.

I seem to feel better, just not up to my old self yet. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts while I am fighting this cancer. I have about 11 more treatments to go.

We need to remember those people who are have problems. Don Baldwin fell about a month ago and broke his ankle. He is hobbling around but can’t put to much weight on it. He also got his eyes fixed and says that they will be coming to the meeting more often.

If you have something for sale – let me know and I will put it in the newsletter.

If we have not seen your smiling face for a while, we have missed you. Come to the meeting and bring a stranger.

Ray Leist, President

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Riddle for the Month

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Answer on page 9

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Tid-Bits If you don't wear a piece of new clothing on Easter Sunday it is considered to be bad luck!

You'll drink about 20,000 gallons of water in your lifetime.

Lincoln had a dog named Fido?

Unprepared gold diggers crossing the dry deserts of Nevada could spend up to about $100 on a cup of fresh water?

Ben Franklin was also a weatherman?

Lobster used to be poor people's food?

Did you know?

that Charlie Chaplin's favorite dance was the…tango?

Secretary’s Report – Chuck Hosbein

The March meeting of the Central Florida Metal Detecting Club was called to order at 7:30 by club President Ray Leist. Gene Crovella opened the meeting by leading the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Our joke of the month was about two medical students walking down the street and trying to diagnose an old man who had gas.

We had a several guests at the meeting for March. They were recognized and received one of the new presidential gold dollars from the club. Club members celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during March were recognized and received silver quarters from the club. We had four new members join the club in March. Our new members are Billy and Sheree Spears, Sandra Robinson, and Jerry Adams.

Ray told a story about the new presidential gold dollars and how several had been mis-struck. So far, he has not found any of them.

Ray informed everyone that on February 14th, he had an attack and was admitted to the hospital. Four people tried to give him an IV before it was successful. He was diagnosed with a perforated bowel and had to have surgery to correct it. During the surgery, the doctor found some cancer that turned out to be a treatable lymphoma. The doctors think it may have been caused by exposure to insecticides. Ray will be undergoing cancer treatments for a while and thanked everyone for their prayers.

Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were read and accepted.

Lona gave a quick recap on February's beach hunt. We had a good turn out for it.

Roland presented a picture to Gene Crovella from the award ceremony he attended last month. Ray presented an award to Lorrie Sprigg for her help in locating the owners of several class rings. Bill Shackelford presented an award to Alan James for completing level 4 of the Challenge Hunt.

Ray reminded everyone of the hunt on Saturday, March 10th, in Wabasso. He asked for a show of hands from those club members who planned to go. There were several members going to the hunt.

The Beach Shootout hunt is scheduled for April 27-29. There will be a free kid's hunt. Kellyco will be sponsoring a hunt on Friday again this year. The prizes for the hunt will total $34,000 with the top prize being $5,000. There will be lots of vendors as well as a display of Atocha finds. There were information flyers available at the meeting.

Jim Robinson reminded all of the beach hunters to be sure they cover their holes.

Bank Night drawing was #5, Don Baldwin. He was not present and the $35 prize rolls to next month.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00.

Did you know?The world's largest diamond was the

Cullinan, found in South Africa in 1905. It weighed 3,106.75 carats uncut. It was cut

into many stones including, the Great Star of Africa, the Lesser Star of Africa, which and 104 other diamonds of nearly flawless color and clarity. They now form part of the

British crown jewels.

Point Standings thru March 2007

Bill Green 46 Alan James 39 Roland Davis 22 Gene Crovella 13 Shirley DeVary 12 Ron DeVary 12 Lonnie Lytle 11 Lorrie Sprigg 9 Jim Robinson 9 George Case 9 Diana Swaney 7 Jim Burdick 7 Roy Waxman 7 Paul Swaney 6 William O’Brien 6 Bill Shackelford 5 Sally Korns 4 Rich Kordeleski 4 Jerry Hitson 4 Bea Case 3 Ralph Flippo 3 John Fry 2 Carol Clark 2 Jerry Sprigg 2 Boyd Walker 1 Rick Wirnowski 1

If you don’t enter – You can’t win

FINDS OF THE MONTH March

Single Coin 1. Roland Davis 1689 William & Mary Silver 3 pence 2. Jim Burdick Chinese Coin 1736-1796 3. Bill Green 1874 French Coin

Group Coin 1. Roland Davis Medieval Coins 1500 thru 1800’s

2. Bill Green 908 pennies, 208 quarters & 176 dimes

3. Alan James Misc Coins

Single Jewelry 1. Sally Korns Silver Cross with diamonds 2. Bill Green Anne Klein Watch 3. Jerry Sprigg Mother’s Ring

Group Jewelry 1. Bill Green Large collection of misc jewelry 2. Jim Burdick Misc jewelry 3. Corol Clark Heart, Apple, Bracelet

Single Artifact 1. Roland Davis Medieval bucket mount 2. Lonnie Lytle Little Guitar 3. Roy Waxman WWII Dog Tag

Group Artifact 1. Roland Davis Buckles, Lead Seals, Crotal bell 2. Alan James Watch back, Misc Items 3. Lonnie Lytle Old home site finds

Single Odds/Ends 1. Roy Waxman Gold Nugget 2. Paul Swaney Metal Cup 3. Shirley DeVary Eagle

Group Odds/Ends 1. Bill Green Odds & Ends 2. Diane Swaney Flea Market Junk 3. William O’Brien Knife, Fork, Nuts, Bolts

Finds of the Month - March First Place

Single Coin – Roland Davis

Group Coins – Roland Davis

Single Jewelry – Sally Korn

Group Jewelry – Bill Green

Single Artifacts – Roland Davis

Group Artifacts – Roland Davis

Single Odds/Ends – Roy Waxman

Group Odds/Ends – Bill Green

COMING EVENTS

April 27-29th, 2007 Top prize is $5000.00. More than 11 thousand dollars in top fifty – over 16 detectors will be given away – lots of gold and silver coins – silver rounds – men’s and women’s competition for $1000. On Friday, a FREE Kellyco hunt. Saturday, a FREE kids hunt – Lots of toys. Another FREE surprise hunt on Friday afternoon.

Lots of vendors and manufactures.

Come one, come all to the biggest and best beach hunt in the world!For more info contact Ray at huntmaster@cfl.rr.com

Clubs Annual June Hunt When: June 23, 2007 Where: Sylvian Park (West of Sanford) Time: 10 am Cost: $10 per hunter

Club will furnish the meat and paper goods. Each member is to bring a covered dish and their own drinks. Lots and lots of goooood prizes.

Come on out and enjoy the festivities.

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New members this month

Jerry Adams 1200Lake Rogers Cir Oviedo, FL. 32765 Ph. 407-971-2496 dadams2022@netzero.net

Sandra Robinson 805 Elm Ave. Sanford, FL. 32771 Ph. 407-923-4753

Billy & Sheree Spears 116 Poinciana Lane Deltona, FL. 32738 Ph. 407-323-4341 sspears@cfl.rr.com

Joseph & Joanne Keeley 272 N. Churchill Dr. St. Augustine, FL. 32086 Ph. 904-808-0408 2keeleys@bellsouth.net

Rich Jarvis 3418 Bishop Park Dr. Apt 324 Winter Park, FL. 32792 Ph. 321-948-0454 cbisson1@cfl.rr.com

Be sure to contact Bill Shackleford at the club for information on the “Challenge Program”. It will help you to become better hunters.

Welcome New Members

REMINDER: For more information on the challenge program contact

Bill Shackelford at 407-323-2954

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Bank Night Drawing $35.00 - Don Baldwin

He was not present so the prize rolls to next month

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Tip of the Month

Dig Unlikely Targets:

Be sure to dig targets that come up as "trash". This is especially important if the place you are hunting is one that you frequent. If you clear the area, next time you will be able to find the real targets. Also don't forget that some of those "trash targets" might be good finds like rings and tokens.

Did you know?

This is a remedy for killing fleas on dogs and cats.

• using the peels from oranges • fill a large pot with water • boil the peelings on low for 45 minutes to an

hour allowing the orange oil to cook into the water

• let it cool • place the mixture into a spray bottle • soak your pet with the mixture, rubbing into

the fur.

This is a natural way for killing fleas and it smells great!

Golden Eagle Products Authorized dealer for Minelab, Garrett, Tesoro,

Coiltex and Sun Ray. Contact: Frank Rothery Ph. (321) 254-5513 1740 Burton Lane Melbourne, FL. 32934 frothery@aol.com

For Sale We have two metal detectors we are interested in selling.

We have a White’s Beach Hunter and a Garrett Sea Hunter, both in excellent condition. We are asking

$450.00 each Contact Paul & Diana at (321) 267-0693

Tid bits

Will Rogers said, “Never slap a man on the back who's chewing tobacco.”

Will Rogers said, “There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman.....neither works”

Will Rogers said, “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging“

CFMDC AT LARGE

The TCAS put on their 20th annual benefit hunt at the Kiwanis Hobart Park in Wabasso, Florida. Twenty or so Central Florida Metal Detecting Club members made their way down to the hunt in search of silver reales! These pictures can also be seen on the club website at

Club website address

The first hunt was the Competition Hunt with 3000 painted pennies. The hunt awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Jerry Hitson of the CFMDC won 3rd.

There was a youth hunt after the competition hunt for kids 12 and under. The Pinpoint Competition is a

unique concept. You try to pinpoint the target under a platform covered with paper. Sally Korn from the CFMDC won 1st place and took home a brand new

Whites Metal Detector!

After a filling BBQ lunch, it was time for the Silver and Reale Hunt. The field was seeded with over 1000 silver

coins, prize tokens and 6 Reale tokens. The CFMDC took home 4 or the 6 authenticated framed reales!

Roland Davis

Bill Shackelford

Ray Leist Bob Brown (not pictured) also won.

We want to give Hunt Coordinator Mitch King and all of the wonderful members of the TCAS who pulled this

great hunt together a big

THANK YOU!

Riddle answer “you neak up on it”

All mistakes and misspellings were intentionally made so that you could have the pleasure of finding them. Heh heh heh