AFMS ENDOWMENT DRAWING FOR 2012
AT THE AFMS MEETING AND SHOW
JULY 26–29, 2012
Wayzata, MN
by Pamela Hecht, Endowment Fund Chair
An Exceptional Opportunity!!
The excitement is building as we unveil the first of what we hope will be
many wonderful prizes for the 2012 AFMS Endowment Fund Drawing.
A little history of our first 4 items that are a VERY SPECIAL donation to
the AFMS Endowment Fund by Hi-Tech Diamond Company. I was contacted in June by
e-mail from Hi-Tech’s President Neer Patel asking how they would like to donate
some lapidary equipment to help benefit our Endowment Fund drawing. After
communications with Neer I received four huge boxes just days before our
convention in July. I made an announcement at the convention in New York and now
I’m happy to offer the chance for you all to have the opportunity to purchase a
ticket or two or three or four or five or six or seven….you get idea !!!
This year’s drawing is going to be different from those of the past in
that the first four items will be available for you to pick which one you would
like your tickets to be for should it be selected in the drawing. When tickets
are purchased the prize # of either 1, 2, 3 or 4 will have to be written on the
front of the ticket as to which prize item you would like your tickets to go
towards. This will only be for the first four prizes -- the remaining prizes, to
be announced during the coming months will be awarded via a random drawing.
Please PRINT your name and address clearly on the other side so that we can read
who won - better yet put an address label on you ticket along with your phone
number. And now, let's have a drum roll as we announce those first four prizes:
#1 CABKING-6V3 MACHINE is a direct drive 6” diameter diamond wheel
grinding and polishing unit for all your cabbing needs This system is based on
an industry leading adjustable, independently controlled drip feed cooling
system that drips clean water on the wheels instead of bubbling up dirty water.
Included is an accessory kit that features a flat diamond lap for putting flats
on the backs of cabs as well a buffing disc with diamond paste. Donated by the
Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $1,500.00.
#2 SLANT CABBER MACHINE is an angled lap machine in a 8” diameter size.
The machine’s unique 45 degree grinding angle makes it easier to see your work
piece as you grind flats, work crystals, or make cabochons. The system allows
you to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. Donated by the Hi-Tech
Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $600.00.
#3 ALL-U-NEED MACHINE is a horizontal lap machine in a 6” diameter size.
You can grind flats, re-work crystals, or make cabochons. The system makes it
possible for you to grind, shape and polish gem material immediately. Donated by
the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a retail value of $490.00.
#4 TRIM SAW MACHINE is a 6” machine with a diamond blade is ideal for
trimming all kinds of stones. The saw has a large 15” x 9” working area. The
durable housing is made of a rust-proof, unbreakable plastic. The motor is
variable speed and ranges from 800 to 3400 RPM. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond
Company, it has a retail value of $440.00.
Want to donate a prize yourself? Send me your donation. If it's too heavy
to mail, e-mail me a photo and description and we'll discuss how to get it to me
in time for the drawing in Minnesota this coming July. My contact information
is:
Pamela Hecht
25393 Oak Street
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-2274
steverox
up.net
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. To order, make your check payable to
“AFMS Endowment Fund” and mail it along with a stamped self-addressed envelope
to your regional federation representative listed below. Be sure to include your
name, address and phone number when placing your order.
Regional Salespersons:
California Federation:
Pamela Hecht
Eastern Federation:
Carolyn
Weinberger
Northwest Federation:
Chris
Blickfeldt
Rocky Mountain Federation:
Richard Jaeger
Midwest Federation
J. C.
Moore
South Central Federation: *
Southeast Federation: *
*Ticket requests should be sent to me until someone is named.
With your help and support we can make this a rousing success!
YOU DID IT......40 items for the AFMS Endowment Fund
Drawing !!!!! Thank You - Thank You - Thank You to all that have donated a prize
for this year's drawing. The value of the prizes is over $7,300.
Remember that you can not win it unless you are in
it.....so with that.....DO YOU HAVE YOUR WINNING TICKET PURCHASED YET ???
Thank you for your support of this GREAT CAUSE. See you in
July in Minnesota. Pam
2012 AFMS Endowment Fund
Drawing Prizes
As of
June 24,
2012
Prize Descriptions and More
Information
Note: Items will be added to this page
as they become available.
Click on the images below for a larger picture.
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| Prize #1 -
CabKng 6V3 Machine |
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| Prize #2 - Slant Cabber Machine |
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Prize #1: CABKING-6V3 MACHINE is a direct
drive 6” diameter diamond wheel grinding & polishing unit for all your
cabbing needs This system is based on an industry leading adjustable,
independently controlled drip feed cooling system that drips clean water
on the wheels instead of bubbling up dirty water. Included is an
accessory kit that features a flat diamond lap for putting flats on the
backs of cabs as well a buffing disc with diamond paste. Donated by the
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Prize #2: SLANT CABBER MACHINE is an angled lap
machine in a 8” diameter size. The machine’s unique 45 degree grinding
angle makes it easier to see your work piece as you grind flats, work
crystals, or make cabochons. The system allows you to grind, shape and
polish gem material immediately. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company,
it has a retail value of $600.00. |
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| Prize #3 - All-U-Need Machine |
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| Prize #4 - Trim Saw Machine |
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Prize #3: ALL-U-NEED MACHINE is a horizontal lap
machine in a 6” diameter size. You can grind flats, re-work crystals, or
make cabochons. The system makes it possible for you to grind, shape and
polish gem material immediately. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company,
it has a retail value of $490.00. |
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Prize #4: TRIM SAW MACHINE is a 6” machine with
a diamond blade is ideal for trimming all kinds of stones. The saw has a
large 15” x 9” working area. The durable housing is made of a
rust-proof, unbreakable plastic. The motor is variable speed & ranges
from 800 to 3400 RPM. Donated by the Hi-Tech Diamond Company, it has a
retail value of $440.00. |
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| Prize #5 - Rainier Frogskin Agate |
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| Prize #6 - Star Ruby Ring |
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Prize #5: RAINIER FROGSKIN AGAGE specimen is an
agate found in central Washington State. This could be wire-wrapped or
displayed on a stand. It is polished and measures 3x3x31/2" Donated by:
Lauren Williams, AFMS President Value $150.00 |
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Prize #6: STAR RUBY RING is a 10K yellow gold
Star Ruby ring donated by: Jennifer Haley, California Federation The
stone is about 8x8mm round cab, weight of the gold is estimated at 30
grams ring size 8 1/2 The ring comes from a collection of a member of
the Napa Club that has passed. Value $1,000 |
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| Prize #7 - Fossil Sharks Teeth |
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| Prize #8 - Sterling Silver Pin |
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Prize #7: Fossil Sharks Tooth Collection- a
collection of nine fossil shark teeth self-collected by 2011 CFMS
President, Jim Brace-Thompson, from Sharj Tooth Hill near Bakersfield,
Kern County, California. These are from the Round Mountain Silt Member
of the Temblor Formation, Miocene Epoch (about 15 million years old).
value - $90 CRMS Federation |
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Prize #8: Sterling Silver Pin - a crafted piece
of silver of the Albert Yazzie (Navajo) people from Cuba New Mexico. It
measures 2 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches high. Donated by Marge &
Chuck Collins, Midwest Federation value- $100 |
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| Prize #9 - Juanita Mine Calcite Specimens |
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| Prize #10 - Float Copper & Mine Stock |
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Prize #9: Three specimens of Calcite from the
Juanita Mine in Socorro County, New Mexico - the specimens are
fluorescent calcite displaying some awesome green colors. Donated by
Janet Clifford, Midwest Federation value- $60 |
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Prize #10: Float Copper & Mine Stock Certificate
- This is a 3 1/4 pound piece of all natural float copper collected from
the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan. The stock certificate is from the
Calumet & Hecla Consolidated Copper Company from 1949. Donated by Pam
Hecht, AFMS Endowment Fund Chair value- $75 Midwest Federation |
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| Prize #11 - Gemstones of North America |
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| Prize #12 - Calcite |
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Prize #11: Book- Gemstones of North America This
is a hard covered book Volume III by John Sinkankas. Sinkankas’ name is
synonymous with the world of gemology & mineralogy. He had written more
than 100 articles and 15 books on the subjects. Donated by Steve Hecht,
Midwest Federation - retail value of book $65 |
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Prize #12: Calcite from the Southwest Mine,
Bisbee, Cochise Co. AZ. The specimen is approx. 4" x 1 1/4" and appears
to have been a pocket floater. Donated by Steve & Carolyn Weinberger, it
has an estimated value of $100. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #13 - Cavansite, Stilbite and
Heulandite |
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| Prize #14 - Almandine/Spessartine Garnet
on Rhyolite |
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Prize #13: Cavansite, Stilbite and Heulandite
from Whagoli Mine, Poona, India. The cavansite crystals is quite large
and well formed. Donated by Steve & Carolyn Weinberger, it has an
estimated value of $50. (EFMLS) |
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Prize #14: Almandine/Spessartine Garnet on
Rhyolite from the Thomas Rnage, Juab Co. UT. Donated by Steve & Carolyn
Weinberger, it has an estimated value of $75. (EFMLS) |
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| Prize #15 - Flint Knapped Knife |
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| Prize #16 - 12 Polished Cabochons |
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Prize #15: Flintknapped Knife made from mahogany
obsidian hafted on a deer antler with rawhide by Bob Gassett. Value $225
(NFMS) |
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Prize #16: 12 polished cabochons
| Top Row |
Rocky Butte Jasper, Oregon |
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Dendritic Rhyolite, Arizona |
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Lysite Agate, Wyoming |
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Agua Nueva Agate, Mexico |
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Crazy Lace Agate, Mexico |
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Dryhead Agate, Montana |
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Regency Rose Agate, Oregon |
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Rocky Butte Jasper, Oregon |
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Butterfly Jasper, Mexico |
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Willow Creek Jasper, Idaho |
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Graveyard Point Plume Agate, Oregon |
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Morrisonite Jasper, Oregon |
This donation was made by an anonymous craftsman from the Midwest
Federation. This person enjoys just making one cabochon after another
cabochon and explaining their knowledge of the hobby with each slab.
Value $125 |
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| Prize #17 - 12 Polished Cabochons |
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| Prize #18 - Nipomo Sagenite Wire Wrapped
Pendant |
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Prize #17: 12 polished cabochons
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Plume Agate |
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Willow Creek Jasper, Idaho |
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Landscape Jasper, Madagascar |
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Jasper |
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Parrot Wing Chrysocolla |
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Brecciated Agate, Arizona |
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Carrasite Jasper, Oregon |
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Crazy Lace Agate, Mexico |
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Moss Agate, Texas |
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Tigereye |
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Yellowstone River Moss Agate, Montana |
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Jasper, Madagascar |
This donation was made by an anonymous craftsman from the Midwest
Federation. This person enjoys just making one cabochon after another
cabochon and explaining their knowledge of the hobby with each slab.
Value $125
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Prize #18: Nipomo Sagenite Wire Wrapped Pendant
Designed and wrapped by Jeannie Lingerfelt with gold-filled wire. Value
$100 California Federation |
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| Prize #19 - Enamel Bead Necklace,
Bracelet, Earring Set |
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| Prize #20 - Petrified Palm Wood Pendant |
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Prize #19: Enamel Bead Necklace, Bracelet,
Earring Set made from Enamel Glass with Mother of Pearl and Swarovski
Crystal, GF findings. Designed and donated by Jeannie Lingerfelt Value
$100 California Federation |
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Prize #20: Petrified Palm Wood Pendant wire
wrapped in 14/20 gold-filled wire. Cut, wire wrapped abd donated by
Virginia Adian Value $90 SCFMS |
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| Prize #21 - Sonora Sunset/Sunrise Pendant |
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| Prize #22 - Amber Pendant |
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Prize #21: Sonora Sunset/Sunrise Pendant (chrysocolla
& cuprite) wire wrapped in 14/20 gold-filled wire. Wire wrapped and
donated by Virigina Adian Value $105 SCFMS |
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Prize #22: Amber Pendant in sterling silver.
Donated by Joyce & Delbert Speed Value $100 SCFMS |
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| Prize #23 - Pyrolusite/Manganite Specimens |
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| Prize #24 - Chinese Picture Rock |
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Prize #23: Pyrolusite/Manganite Specimens from
the Tayor Mine in the UP of Michigan. Great for micro mounting - donated
by Norm Gruber Midwest Federation Value $50 |
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Prize #24: Chinese Picture Rock- it's about 3 3/4
inches across comes mounted on stand. Donated by Marge & Chuck Collins,
MWF value $50 |
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| Prize #25 - 4" Amethyst Sphere |
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| Prize #26 - Wire Wrapped Lake Superior
Agate |
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Prize #25: 4" Amethyst Sphere- donated by Gulf
Coast Gem & Mineral Society, SCFMS value $125 |
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Prize #26: Lake Superior Agate wire wrapped by
Don Reed in 14/20 rolled gold & argentium sterling. Donated by Bonnie &
Don Reed, MWF value $135 |
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| Prize #27 - Tumbling Mix Set |
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| Prize #28 - DVD Set of 5 |
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Prize #27: Tumbling Mix Set - This includes a 5#
bag of mixed rock the ceramic shape mixture for tumbling and this book
written by Steve Hart (autographed) with award winning instructions on
how to tumble stones. Donated by Steve Hart and Cindy Root (MWF
President) value $100 |
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Prize #28: DVD Set of 5 - Recorded at the 2010
MWF Convention in Peoria, IL by Bixler Video Productions: Mazon Creek
Fauna by Dr. Merril Foster, PhD, Keokuk Geodes by Ed Wagner, Homer the
Triceratops by Michael Henderson, Illinois Fluorite Story, Part III by
Dean Stone and a bonus DVD from ISGS, Danville's Fossil Forest by Scott
Elrick. Donated by John & Judith Washburn, MWF value $80 |
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| Prize #29 - Set of 2011's Rocks & Minerals |
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| Prize #30 - Wire Wrapped Montana Agate |
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Prize #29: Set of 2011's Rocks & Minerals Vol. 86
Magazines (12 issues) - Donated by Rocks & Minerals Magazine value $120 |
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Prize #30: Montana Agate wire wrapped by Don
Kelman in gold fill wire. Donated by Cindy & Don Kelman, MWF value $145 |
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| Prize #31 - Black Bruneau Jasper Pendant |
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| Prize #32 - Spencer Opal Earrings |
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Prize #31: Black Bruneau Jasper Idaho set in a
sterling silver mounting. Cut/mounted by Greg Hayes of the Thursday
Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers group from Lewisville, Idaho value
$50 |
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Prize #32: Spencer Opal Earrings - cut/mounted by
Greg Hayes of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers group
from Lewisville, Idaho value $50 |
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| Prize #33 - Spencer Opal Pin |
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| Prize #34 - Spencer Opal Pendant |
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Prize #33: Spencer Opal Pin - cut/mounted by Greg
Hayes of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers group from
Lewisville, Idaho of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers
group from Lewisville, Idaho value $50 |
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Prize #34: Spencer Opal Pendant (double oval
mounting)- cut/mounted by Greg Hayes of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters
& Flintknappers group from Lewisville, Idaho value $75 |
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| Prize #35 - Spencer Opal Pendant |
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| Prize #36 - Flintknapped Obsidian Letter
Opener |
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Prize #35: Spencer Opal Pendant - cut/mounted by
Greg Hayes of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers group
from Lewisville, Idaho value $200 |
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Prize #36: Flintknapped Obsidian (letter opener)
- 10" long knapped by Tom Strong of the Thursday Night Pasty Tasters &
Flintknappers group from Lewisville, Idaho value $90 |
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| Prize #37 - Flintknapped Ohio Flint Letter
Opener |
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| Prize #38 - Flintknapped Obsidian Point |
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Prize #37: Flintknapped Ohio Flint (letter
opener) - 5 1/2" long knapped by Tom Strong of the Thursday Night Pasty
Tasters & Flintknappers group from Lewisville, Idaho value $45 |
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Prize #38: Flintknapped Obsidian Point - this
measures 8 3/4" long & 3" wide, knapped by Greg Hayes of the Thursday
Night Pasty Tasters & Flintknappers group from Lewisville, Idaho value
$100 |
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| Prize #39 - Rhyolite Sphere from New
Mexico |
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| Prize #40 - Polished Stone Chip Pen Set |
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Prize #39: Rhyolite sphere from New Mexico
made by Jim Matlock and donated by Emerson Tucker. It has an
estimated value of $60. SCFMS |
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Prize #40: Polished Stone Chip Pen Set - Mary
Boesdorfer, member of the Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society is a
woodturner who specializes in pens. It include a nice leather box, value
$60.00 MWF |
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| Prize #41 - Desert Tapestry Barcelet |
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| Prize #42 - Willow Creek Jasper Cab |
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Prize #41: Desert Tapestry Bracelet - Beaded and
donated by Cheri George, CFMS value $120 |
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Prize #42: Willow Creek Jasper Cab (30x40) wire
wrapped in gold filled wire. Donated by Judi Allison, NFMS along with a
book- Making Memories, donated by Jackie Koppany. Value $90 |
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| Prize #43 - Set of Petrified Wood Bookends |
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| Prize #44 - Art Glass Dish |
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Prize #43: Set of petrified wood
bookends, donated by J.C. Moore, valued at $60 (MWF) |
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Prize #44: Art glass dish (pink
coloring) crafted & donated by Julie Whitlatch, valued at $75 (MWF) |
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| Prize #45 - Rutile Quartz Necklace |
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Prize #45: Rutile quartz necklace
wire wrapped in gold filled wire by Doris Keane, valued at $150 (MWF) |
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