Day started by getting on a flight from San Antonio, Tx to Cleveland, OH. Got in around 1230pm. Took Deanna out to lunch, got her new shoes for work. So we get home and IM so tired from being up at 3am to get on my 6am flight that I wanted to take a nap. Just as I go to lay down around 3pm my 4 stack Gold Cube and Maverik pan arrive. Who can sleep now? I get it unpacked to make sure it was in good order. Now the gold cube is used. So I bring it down stairs to clean out and guess what. I get about 20 -100 specks from it. What a way to start out with the cube...lol. now I gotta get it down to the river and really put it to work...that's tomorrow or Monday...
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Ok EVERYONE! WE HAVE A FULL PLATE FOR YA. FROM THE MEETING ITSELF TO THE FUTURE OF THE HOUSE BILL 473! SO PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS WHOLE POST. I DON'T CARE WHER...E YOU ARE FROM, IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT AND MINE IDAHO, YOU WILL NEED TO HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING STUFF. Oh and I will get the video up on youtube ASAP! THANKS SO MUCH!
FIRST OFF: Today's hearing. *sigh*
Today was a small victory. I say small victory because even though, each and every one of us who spoke with such heart, compassion, conviction, and with such force. We did NOT succeed in persuading all the representatives on the panel. There are 18-19 on the Resource committee. 14 showed up in all, 3 were late and 3 democratic representatives could care less. Our testimonies (all 20 of them) were heartfelt and productive. It is heart breaking to see that the 3 democratic representatives nay'd the bill when it was requested to go to the senate floor with A "DO PASS RECOMMENDATION." HOWEVER, 11 Said yes! Which made it pass and which made it a small victory.
The hard part is getting it to the Senate floor since we only have a 40% chance! Yes, that is right! The EPA Nullification only has a 40% chance to survive the passing of the bill. It is primarily because the 3 that didn't want the bill to nullify the EPA 100% in Idaho, have close colleagues in the senate. BUT WE ARE NOT DOOMED YET! We still have a chance.
**********************************Second OFF: Senators need to be emailed or PHONED! THAT'S IT!
Here is the info for the senator (BRENT HILL) who has the power to make or break the EPA, 100% in Idaho. Hard to believe that so many livelihoods are affected by one main senator. Anyhow, Here is the email I got!
"We need to get the Senate to hear this bill next. Can you help to get the word out to as many of the 300-400 people as possible?" Here's Brent Hill's email & office number:
bhill@senate.idaho.gov
208.332.1300
You folks need to get 300-400 folks to reach out to Sen. Hill via phone & email to make sure the hearing is in the senate resource committee, H473.
********Ask him when the bill will get a hearing.******
Send this it to every mining organization you know.
Ethan Crisp
**FINALLY: THE PEOPLE WHO SPOKE: THANK YOU! I MET SOME OF YOU TODAY AND YOU GOT TO MEET US TODAY AS WELL. IT IS A PLEASURE! Here are the names of the people who spoke (SORRY IF i MISSPELL NAMES OR MISS ANY):
1. Don Smith
2. Dave Olsen
3. Bill Bartowe
4. Gabe Richardson
5. Mr. Biggs
6. Mr. Bunker
7. Mr. Cook
8. John Stickley
9. Mr. Mackleprine
10. Gary Scott
11. Gram Hawk
12. Greg Fas
13. Alan trees
14. Charles Hill
15. Roger Jorstad
16. NiCole Crossman
17. Jim Chmelik
18. Travis HallowenSee More
FIRST OFF: Today's hearing. *sigh*
Today was a small victory. I say small victory because even though, each and every one of us who spoke with such heart, compassion, conviction, and with such force. We did NOT succeed in persuading all the representatives on the panel. There are 18-19 on the Resource committee. 14 showed up in all, 3 were late and 3 democratic representatives could care less. Our testimonies (all 20 of them) were heartfelt and productive. It is heart breaking to see that the 3 democratic representatives nay'd the bill when it was requested to go to the senate floor with A "DO PASS RECOMMENDATION." HOWEVER, 11 Said yes! Which made it pass and which made it a small victory.
The hard part is getting it to the Senate floor since we only have a 40% chance! Yes, that is right! The EPA Nullification only has a 40% chance to survive the passing of the bill. It is primarily because the 3 that didn't want the bill to nullify the EPA 100% in Idaho, have close colleagues in the senate. BUT WE ARE NOT DOOMED YET! We still have a chance.
**********************************Second OFF: Senators need to be emailed or PHONED! THAT'S IT!
Here is the info for the senator (BRENT HILL) who has the power to make or break the EPA, 100% in Idaho. Hard to believe that so many livelihoods are affected by one main senator. Anyhow, Here is the email I got!
"We need to get the Senate to hear this bill next. Can you help to get the word out to as many of the 300-400 people as possible?" Here's Brent Hill's email & office number:
bhill@senate.idaho.gov
208.332.1300
You folks need to get 300-400 folks to reach out to Sen. Hill via phone & email to make sure the hearing is in the senate resource committee, H473.
********Ask him when the bill will get a hearing.******
Send this it to every mining organization you know.
Ethan Crisp
**FINALLY: THE PEOPLE WHO SPOKE: THANK YOU! I MET SOME OF YOU TODAY AND YOU GOT TO MEET US TODAY AS WELL. IT IS A PLEASURE! Here are the names of the people who spoke (SORRY IF i MISSPELL NAMES OR MISS ANY):
1. Don Smith
2. Dave Olsen
3. Bill Bartowe
4. Gabe Richardson
5. Mr. Biggs
6. Mr. Bunker
7. Mr. Cook
8. John Stickley
9. Mr. Mackleprine
10. Gary Scott
11. Gram Hawk
12. Greg Fas
13. Alan trees
14. Charles Hill
15. Roger Jorstad
16. NiCole Crossman
17. Jim Chmelik
18. Travis HallowenSee More
Legand of a Bucyrus Crane
By Sharon Bissell
She worked this land
Many years ago
Now off walking
She will go
To another mine
She loves so fine
Digging that yellow stuff
We love so fine
Each step she takes
Brings her closer
To her new gold filled home
Oh the stories she could tell
And how the crowd would listen
About the days of gold
Their quest for gold
They were so bold...
So listen closely
To her tracks
As she slowly makes her way
Down this busy highway
Let it take you back
To the time her work was new
Shell'll tell the tale of riches
And dreams that never came true
Her days at Franklin
Are still recalled
As they were like yesturday
This was the place
She made it big
As it was where
They found the most
There were 2-U Cats
Of every size
But only one Bucyrus
So now she's walked not her last
But a new story is starting fast
So listen to those tracks
The stories they could tell
It's not the treasure of the Atochia
Or that of the Golden Reef
Although its's mystery is unknown
This quest for gold
Can steal your soul
If you listen to a Bucyrus
*2008*
In memory of Harold Mitchell. He was owner of mine at Mosquito Fork Bridge, Near Chicken, Alaska. Harold was from Baraga Michigan which in the upper peninsula of Michigan. He passed away in 2009 at his home.
Original owners were in the history books under the name Bob and Molly McCombs. They were the first to frieght supplies into this region of Alaska. On week of June 16, 2008. Harold Mitchell and myself and others were walking this crane down the Taylor Highway. This was a slow process and Harold was piloting the van as to warn others this crane was walking or coming down the road. This was a 4 1/2 hour walk as this was a big crane. Traffic was minimal and everyone was there to help. As this crane was walking on the still dirt road I listed to the crane and I asked Harold if he had pen and paper and he said yes and that is when this little poem came to life. And now I again share with everyone. Sharon
Ham Mining
Chicken, Alaska
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Well the legislature has put together a hearing FOR SURE, this time. THIS Thursday, March, 13, 2014 @1:30pm... Hearing to last as long as needed to hear ALL who want to speak... On both sides of the argument. So, please come and show your support and defend your right to mine Idaho!!!
its our time to be heared les all show our support to get the epa out of idaho
Memories here is Jim's Navy picture
I love the Fortymile and I always will. We are soon approaching the week of my late husbands death. We were on our way to cabin back in the deep heart of mining country where there is no one and believe you me, I truly understand the depth of that. Gold mining has taken several things I loved from me. And if you let it, it will take things from you too and it wont ask permission. Death comes in many different way and Jim and I had talked about dying back here in this mining country but we never really believed it would happen to me or us.
On the morning of March 8th 2007 my now late husband and I left Tok, Alaska at a -50 degrees outside. We never came back the same. He died in my arms on the top of Mt Witherspoon, Alaska on March 10th, 2007. If our mining partner hadnt been with us at the time I would have sit there and died with him.
Yellow Stuff by sharon eddy bissell
Be careful of yellow stuff
Death is not a bluff
Like life is full of stuff
Stuff you like
Stuff you hate
It'll make you wait
There is no mistake
Death is more than stuff
Stuff you like
Stuff you hate
Yes it will make you late
Dont hesitate
You'll find your fate
Or they'll find you
Frozen cold
From following the gold
Make your plans
Yes you can
God alone knows your hand
----Sauna Creek Widow
Sharon Bissell
2014
Subject: EPA BAN MEETING URGENT
Hi everyone. If you are available, please attend this upcoming meeting on 2/28. Friday... It is a must for miners and a must for less government intrusion. I am aware that not everyone can attend or doesn't live here in Idaho. However, if you have a statement that can be read during the hearing, please send it to me and we will pass it along. And if you know of anyone who can make it in your place, please have them come friday at 9am at the capitol. We need a lot of bodies. The enviro nut jobs will also have their group there to speak as well. They are looking for 20 miners to speak on our behalf.. Of course the legislators always accept written testimonies as well.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email back. thank you!
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S.W.I.M.A.
Chair: John Crossman @ 208.871.8449
Co-chair: (vacant)
Secretary: Nicole Crossman
*Know your mining rights!* it dont matter where your located you to can voice your opinion on this if you value your right you need to join in with the fight you can show your concern and support by joing this group of prospectors and miners alike
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ceW9Nc1hVHU?feature=player_detailpage
We are not waiting on the Calvary so to speak to come in and beat this proposed legislation. What we need is Prospectors to speak up! We need to make a stand no one else is going to do it for us! We could have strength in numbers that is how it works. How many prospectors are here from Maine? How many prospectors here dredge in Maine? If we do nothing surely gold dredging will be banned in Maine. Then what is next sluicing. We can sit here and talk about gold prospecting all day long. Before you know it we will be speaking of it in past tense. There are people working hard to stop this legislation but we need help from fellow prospectors, we need public support. It will not cost you a dime, a little bit of your time, write some emails, letters, make some phone calls. You know the environmentalist will not stop until gold dredging is banned in every state.
MY WIFE OF (41 YEARS) PAST AWAY NOV. 4 2013 AFTER A YEAR OF BEING BED FAST. TO ALL, BE GLAD FOR HAVING BEST FRIENDS, THEY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US FOREVER, IF ONLY IN SPIRIT,, HARDEST TIME OF MY LIFE,, ROGER JONES
http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/house-panel-introduces-bill-to-nullify-epa/
Well Guys and Gals after 7 years with the same job the owner sold the business and the New Owners brought their whole family on board (I WAS SHOVED OVERBOARD) so now a lot of my time has been spent job hunting and keep busy work. I still get out prospecting on a regular bases. Creeks here in Northern california have been quite dry so the Barbie recirculating sluice has been getting a work out ! More News Latter !
hope you ll can tune in and watch and hear this meeting in boise idaho on monday the 3 rd of feb it is about the suction dredgeing in idaho i am not sure you can comment on it or not you might want to book mark it
http://idahoptv.org/insession/inc/inSess_vidParams_wm.cfm?legBodyID=11V&locID=11
Has anyone had much success with using the manual hand dredge. If so was it homemade or is there a better option out there
OutLaw Mike back with another great opportunity this time canader hosers I got a lead on 115 acres mineral rights and ownership of property for thirty thousand dollars in the heart of the mining district proven gold country. down the road from several mines contact me here or email me at mmnaddafi@outlook.com new details from the land owner they will carry the paper with 7000$ 30% down balance paid over 7 yrs I got 2500 this is for complete ownership of the land mineral rights in the heart of a Canadian gold district with several commercial mines in the area this would need to be scouted before the purchase and they are willing to let you haul up there and get it on looking for a team of prospectors to join I am soon to have nothing but time until fall if you want get in or a single prospector sally with a little gumption lets go cookie more details on these and other great oppurtunities email me or post to me here
http://www.cnsnews.com/mrctv-blog/matt-vespa/epa-decree-shrinks-size-wyoming-million-acres
Anyone who can attend this is encouraged to do so.
Thanks
Mario Poletti, President Caribou Chapter GPAA 208-785-7477
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From: David Seyer - Seyer Insurance <david@seyerinsurance.com>
To: "caribouidahochapter@yahoo.com" <caribouidahochapter@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:26 PM
Subject: Meeting in Boise, on Feb. 3rd
From: David Seyer - Seyer Insurance <david@seyerinsurance.com>
To: "caribouidahochapter@yahoo.com" <caribouidahochapter@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:26 PM
Subject: Meeting in Boise, on Feb. 3rd
Mario:
I called and verified that the meeting is in Boise at the Lincoln Auditorium at 1:30 MT, on Feb. 3rd, a Monday. This meeting is with the Senate Resource and Environment Committee. Please help us pack this meeting room, several folks that I know of from this area are attending. Don Smith from Riggins is setting this up. With the help of Paul Shepard, ID State Rep from our area. If you have additional questions Don’s Phone # is 208-628-2718. We are paying to have Joseph Greene a retired Research Biologist for the EPA who has written many reports supporting small suction dredging, to come to this meeting to speak, also Tom Kitcher from Waldo Mining Co. is coming to speak, he is knowlegable about the legal things that have to do with this. Doug Giddings, Idaho County Sheriff is also going to be there to speak, along with Jim Chemick, Idaho County Commissioner. The public is also welcome to speak, I suggest that they need to arrive early and sign in to do so, also written speaches will be accepted and added to the record. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Send them to Don Smith, P O Box 144, Riggins, Id. 83549. This is very important that Miners United to attend this meeting. If you care about mining, and are mad about being walked on by the EPA. We need to band together and help each other.
Thank You,
David Seyer
LDMA/GPAA member
anyone that can get to this meeting should come or write a drief as to the dredgeing ban on amall scale prospecting and mining in any of the states . the more responses to the epa ban on all dredgeing or prospectig will help thank you
I just want to thank all of you for the welcome hear. A little about me I started panning about 1972 with a paper plate and got one little peace of gold and been hooked sents I go up to Quartsville creek a lot each year. I love it up there and always get some gold and fish. I only use a pan and a sluicebox. I am a member of the NWMPC out of Portland OR. and also the GPAA. thanks Ken
