Puget Sound Knappers

February 2013

SPALLS Distribution

Distribution of SPALLS is available to any viable Email or Snail Mail (USPS) address. Many of the PSK knappers with only snail-mail address are not receiving SPALLS. For those of you that are receiving SPALLS via e-mail, please notify these snail-mail knappers to send a letter with their mailing address to:

James Keffer

23811 NE 14^th

Sammamish, WA

98074

THE POLICY IS: If you send your e-mail address Jim Keffer at jckeffer@comcast.net there is no charge for SPALLS. If you do not have an e-mail address and want SPALLS by snail-mail, you must send a mailing address – and pay to cover the cost of printing and postage. Due to the increase in postage cost ($.92/Spalls) and the cost of printing ($2.00/SPALLS), I can no longer send them out for free. Twenty-seven mailings cost $243/year.

If you, or someone you know, has an e-mail address and did not receive SPALLS in June, e-mail your address to Jim Keffer. I have several unverified email address at this time. If you have received a verification email from me please reply - I need the updates!

SPAM PROTECTION:

Several of our subscribers have not been getting the SPALLS issue via e-mail. Please check your SPAM protection. I think that some of your SPAM protection is eliminating the SPALLS message. One of the checks for SPAM is the number of multiple issues from the sender. If your protection checks this, the SPALLS message will be tagged as SPAM. In some cases, the message is only tagged. In others, the message is deleted. Subscribers to “hotmail”, some of the hotmail accounts bounce SPALLS because of server space. Be sure to empty your server often.

SUMMARY:

This will be a much smaller edition of SPALLS – we’ve only had two knap-ins since the November issue!

But 2013 is starting off with a real BANG! In the first 24 days of 2013, 12 new members joined the PSK. Coupled with a number of knappers who joined in late November and December of 2012, we’re growing so fast I can hardly keep up!

What is significant about most of the noobies is their level of interest and motivation! Several have some limited experience, most have the start of a ‘knapping kit’ and all have either already attended a PSK event or will do so in January! We’ve had five of the noobies at Ft Knapadonia’s weekly knap-in and they are attending on a regular basis!

Ray Alt and George Bryce will be hosting their 2^nd Annual Montana Spring Knap-in May 18^th and 19^th in Livingston, Montana (details below). This brings the total of major PSK Knap-ins to twelve for 2013!

Inevitably this many knap-in will result in some overlap - two knap-ins scheduled at the same time. So far the geographical separation has minimized any cannibalization between the events. There is a concern that simultaneous knap-in will reduce the attendance at one or both – making it more difficult to cover the costs. As we all know, our knap-in are paid for by direct donations, auctions of donated items, and competitive games of 2” Goat and 10-Speed. To cover the cost of the knap-in there needs to be sufficient attendance (and contributions). So attend all you can and give generously!

The GOOD NEWS IS that our membership is growing by leaps and bounds! And the new members I’ve met or spoken with are excited about attending our knap-ins!

I fully expect to see more knappers at every knap-in in 2013 (especially if there is good weather in March!),

The First Annual Puget Sound Knapper of the Year Award for 2012 goes to Mick Hill

On behalf of the Puget Sound Knappers Council of Elders, Michael ‘Mick’ Hill was awarded the First Annual Puget Sound Knapper of the Year Award for outstanding contributions to the PSK Community of Knappers! Signing for the Council was Ooga Booga Chief Reefer (aka James C. Keffer).

Mick Hill started flintknapping in 1969 and joined the Puget Sound Knappers in the early 1990’s. He epitomizes the spirit of the Puget Sound Knappers – willing to help wherever, whenever and at whatever is needed to support our community of knappers. Mick, and his wife Holly, have hosted 16 consecutive annual Knap-ins. He has demonstrated flintknapping to countless groups and individuals; scouts, Pagans, rock hounds, strangers, friends, neighbors and anyone else who showed the slightest interest. He’s taught dozens of noobies and been responsible for recruiting many of our new members by his enthusiastic promoting of this ancient art.

In 2012 Mick went Above and Beyond the Call of Duty! Not only did Mick attend and help out at the majority

of the PSK knap-ins in 2012 (as well as hosting one himself), he taught and demonstrated flintknapping at all the knap-ins he attended as well as several other events including the Cabelas Lacey Store ‘Mini’ Knap-in and Pagan Gathering in Puyallup, WA. Even a brief look at the various 2012 knap-ins and one realizes how dedicated Mick is to helping others.

It was at these two events where Mick faced his greatest challenge as a flintknapper. While demonstrating and teaching knapping at Cabelas in January, a group of sightless people stopped by. One of these individuals, Marty Cartwright, wanted to try her hand at flintknapping. Undaunted by her inability to see, Mick rose to the task and with an hour or so Marty produced her first point!

Just a few weeks later Mick was invited by the local Pagans to demonstrate flintknapping and their annual ‘Gathering’. While there who should show up – Marty and one of her blind friends. Mick gave them both instruction on flintknapping with result similar to those at Cabelas. Mick even gave them lessons on how to use an Atlatl. With a cell phone ringtone as a target (phone was protected by a block of Styrofoam), Mick was able to teach them to use the atlatl to throw a dart at the sound of the ringtone!

Mick has certainly a high standard for future PSK Knapper of the Year!

A NEW MILESTONE – PSK REACHES 380 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND HAS GONE INTERNATIONAL!

I’ll be sending out 354 SPALLS newsletters via email and 26 via snailmail three times a year. These 380 members are those that are active in flintknapping and have requested to receive SPALLS. We have two new International members, Ragnar Johansen of Norway and Asarato from Shanghai, China!

And let’s welcome the newest members! Here’s a partial list of the ‘noobies’. If you see one in your area and want to help in their pursuit of flintknapping, just let me know and I’ll hook you up!

Alan B. Cain – Olympia, WA 11/4/2012	Aaron Rosen – Duvall, WA 11/14/2012
Alex Ebner – Redmond, WA 11/8/2012	‘Mink’ aka Ruthie Taylor - Tacoma, WA 11/14/2012
Antonio Scarpelli – Olympia, WA 1/14/2012	Charles Eades – NAS Whidbey, WA 1/5/2013
Bill Bullock – Blaine, WA 12/19/2012	Brian Briggs – Port Angeles, WA 10/7/2012
Bobby Murphy – Olympia, WA 6/2/2012	Chuck Prentiss* - Colville, WA 12/14/2012
Chad Crozier – Port Angeles, WA 10/7/2012	Harry Oda – Lakewood, WA 8/2/2012
Dave Stuart – Sequim, WA 10/7/2012	Jeff Nash – Sequim, WA 10/7/2012
Jasper Richardson – Burns, OR 3/27/2012	Marvin Barger – Richland, WA 5/26/2012
Frank Olmstead – Kennewick, WA 5/26/2012	Dean, Adam and Caleb Hylton 8/24/2012
Claire Thompson, Olympia, WA 1/13/2013	Zoe Tolbert – Olympia, WA 01/13/2013
Denise Buys – Coupeville, WA 8/15/2012	John Johnson – Auburn, WA 4/25/2012
Thomas Buys – Coupeville, WA 8/15/2012	John Weston – Olympia, WA 1/4/2013
Andrew Buys – Coupeville, WA 8/15/2012	Billy Berger – North Carolina 4/6/2012*
Jon Klingbeil – Sacramento, CA 7/24/2012	Kevin Gee 10/7/2012
Terry Freeman – Portland, OR 1/10/2013	Marisa Acosta – Bellingham, WA1/2/2013
Willis Swegle – Port Orchard, WA 10/7/2012	Michael Pelchat - Quesnel, BC Canada 11/12/2012
Riley Hayes – Battle Ground, WA 10/14/2012	Ragnar Johansen - Norway 1/3/2013
Paul Bisgaard – Harrisonburg, WA 2/23/2012	Asarato – Shanghai, China, 1/21/2013
Tony Soars – Joshua Tree, CA 1/19/2013*	Dino Labiste - California 1/22/2013*
Tim Evans – Centennial, CO 1/24/2013	Mike Tylzynsk – Lenore, ID 1/24/2013
Joe Burge – Port Orchard, WA 1/26/2013	Carla, Olympia, WA, 1/26/2012 **

* Chuck, Tony, Dino and Billy returned to the fold! Welcome BACK!

** denotes a minor – no last names published

*PSK Point Display Project*

Woody Woodside and I are undertaking a project to build a large display case to house points from each and every PSK member. The frame is close to completion and we expect to have it at the Glass Buttes Knap-in.

This display will be brought to each PSK event (where possible) along with the Totem and Banner to showcase the talent of the PSK. It will be also be available to any member to display at events that PSK members participate in. Everyone is encouraged to contribute – the points don’t have to be ‘show’ points they just need to be signed with the makers ‘knapper mark’, initials or name. To donate a point, blade, eccentric, etc., simply mail them to me or bring them to a knap-in. There will be someone to get them to me. Please include a description of the point style (if any) and type of rock.

I’ve also started a page on the website to showcase the points that I receive for the PSK display case. I’m quite a way behind in taking photos of the points I’ve already received (I really need natural sunlight to do them justice) but there is a great example up already: http://www.pugetsoundknappers.com/about_us/PSK%20Point%20Collection.html

While it is not necessary to include detailed information about a submitted point, as you can see by Yukon Dick contribution, it does make it more interesting!

Woody Woodside and I hope to have the case completed by the Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in!

Upcoming Events – Note: Since SPALLS is published only three times each year, changes/updates to the schedule of events will be posted on our website http://pugetsoundknappers.com

Also – some of the knap-in dates are tentative. The hosts will try and nail down specific dates but circumstances may dictate changes. A specific example – the Fort Knapadonia Knap-in is usually the middle of August but varies with updates to the Pink Salmon run. The WDFW expects a great run of ‘Pinks’ in 2013 and Joe Higgins will be keeping an eye on the run to try and schedule the knap-in accordingly!

If you have attended or know about an event involving knapping let me know. I’ll either publish it in SPALLS or put in on the PSK Website.

Note from the publisher - With concurrence from the Council of Elders

This note is a basic reminder that the PSK and all of the knap-ins are paid for either by direct donations or auctions of donated items and community points, and competitive knapping contests. The expenses to the host of a knap-in are not trivial, running into the hundreds of dollars. To insure the continuation of our knap-ins and in particular the largest knap-in in the PNW – the Glass Buttes Knap-in, it is important that all knappers contribute what they can. The cost of Porta-Potties alone at Glass Buttes can run between $600 and $800 including toilet paper. We must make sure that whoever arranges and pays for the Porta-Potties is made whole.

Ongoing Events

VA Volunteers - Update

Seattle VA Hospital – bi-monthly workshop and demonstration. PSK members hold a ‘mini’ knap-in at the Seattle VA hospital every other Wednesday. Hosted by Jim Keffer and Woody Woodside (official volunteers w/badges), these workshop fall under the Recreational Rehabilitation department of the VA hospital. Knapping has proven to be both physically and mentally therapeutic as well as great fun.

While normally all volunteers are required to undergo 4 hours of formal orientation, have a background investigation, and receive a photo ID badge, the VA has agreed that as long as either Woody or I attend, any PSK member may participate in the workshops. We’ve had as many as five PSK members participate at one time. We encourage all PSK members to volunteer – even if for just one workshop.

We’ve been unable to participate this year for various reasons but plan to re-engage the VA this fall so anyone interested in helping please let us know.

To volunteer and participate simply contact Jim Keffer at: reefer@pugetsoundknapppers.com

Weekly Fort Knapadonia Knap-in

There is an informal knap-in each Wednesday from 8:30 am until sometime in the afternoon at Fort Knapadonia on the north end of Whidbey Island (see the website’s Annual Fort Knapadonia Knap-in announcement for directions or see below in the annual Ft Knapadonia announcement). While there are usually 12-14 knappers attending, from novices to master knappers, we are seeing up to 16 and sometimes more knappers attend. Dr. Joe Higgins hosts and provides expert knapping lessons. The regulars also provide lessons, loaner tools, free rock and safety gear – safety glass and nitrile-coated gloves. Brunch or lunch is usually provided by the regulars as well.

Events Schedule

PSK Sponsored Events*

*hosted by PSK members

Glass Buttes Gathering, Glass Buttes, Oregon

Host Rocky Male

March 23rd through March 31, 2013

Take Special Note – The timing of the annual Glass Buttes Knap-in corresponds to the Oregon Schools Spring Break Calendar. In 2013 this is the LAST WEEK in MARCH!

Second Special Note and Reminder – The Glass Buttes Knap-in is held on Federal Land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM does not permit commercial activity or organized events. This is an informal gathering of people with a common interest. As a condition of using the Glass Buttes area the knappers provide sanitation facilities (Porta-Potties). The cost of these Porta-Potties in not insignificant and historically, one or two knappers have gone out on a limb and spent their own money up front to rent them. Donations from those attending will help insure that we will be able to meet our commitments to provide sanitation facilities and keep in the good graces of the BLM! Donations are absolutely voluntary but please donate if you can. And pack out your trash!

And Come PREPARED! While two of the last three years have seen moderate to good weather, those of us at the 2011 GB Knap-in experienced some tough conditions. Not bad enough to keep away the hardiest of the knappers but tough nevertheless!

As always it will be primitive camping – bring what you’ll need and plan to pack it out as well. Porta-Potties are the only amenities that will be provided.

Also, if you have other interests in all the other aboriginal skill sets: food/fire/water/tanning/cordage/herbs/basketry/etc., etc., etc. - this is one of the best for networking/sharing/learning.

Again, the weather is THE wildcard for this event. Point of or contact Rocky Male (rockylmale@yahoo.com). Rocky will be providing the Porta-Potties (and firewood) so keep him in mind when the donation bucket goes around.

MONTANA’S SPRING KNAP-IN---MAY 18-19- 2013

Sponsored by (Hosts) Ray Alt-223-1929 (rayalt@wispwest.net)

George Bryce -223-8144-(georgebryce@bresnan.net)

And the Yellowstone Gateway Museum

“We manufacture replica projectile points & tools used in prehistoric times”.

BEADING AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS

All General public and out of state knappers welcome

Prize for longest distance traveled knapper.

Dates: May -18-19—2013

Location:

Yellowstone Gateway Museum

118 Chinook St. Livingston Montana- 59047

Directions:

From interstate I-90 to down town (on Park street) turn north on 5th street, cross rail road track on 5 street and go 2 blocks to Chinook street (North), turn right on Chinook (East) and go 3 blocks. Museum is on North side of street.

Activity Schedule

Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Open knapping all day-- Free lessons for beginners.

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 Noon

Pot luck lunch -1:00 PM--Main course is pulled pork.

Please bring side dish for pot luck.

T-shirt drawing -2:30 PM-- (knappers only) Sign in register required.

Auction - 4:00 PM

Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Activity- Open knapping

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 PM

Donations appreciated from knappers and others to cover expenses (food, drinks and T- shirts).

Any funds over expenses will be donated to the Yellowstone Gateway Museum. Will have some great items to auction!!!

General Information:

Camping information: We can accommodate 3-4 trailers and or tent camping at our place of resident.(Please contact us) There is also a RV camp ground within 3 miles, (Olson’s RV) about a mile South of Livingston toward Yellowstone Park (highway 89).

Bring your knapping chair and table if you wish to sell or display your items.

11^th Annual Goldendale/Thomas Hollow Knap-In, Goldendale, WA

Hosts Ed and Loretta Thomas

May 17th – 19^th

Ed and Loretta Thomas will again be hosting their 11th Annual Knap-In at "Thomas Hollow", near Goldendale, WA, from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Their property lies about 5 miles East of Goldendale. This will be their 9th Annual K/I at this location and 10th overall.

There is a "walk-through" Archery Range about their property that contains 15 targets and, possibly, a new moving target. Really great for stretching after sitting and Knapping for a while, also quite relaxing! The usual fun games will be going on, such as Goat Rock events, etc. There will be a fund raising Auction, a Raffle and maybe a knapping contest or two to help cover expenses, as we did in past years.

There will be a hand-washing facility and Sani-Cans available. Those folks wishing to camp can do so on the property, as there is plenty of room.

This knap-in is dependent on getting enough volunteers to help out. Volunteers are needed at least a day or two early to get things squared away. If you plan to attend and can come early please let Ed or Jim Keffer know as soon as possible.

DIRECTIONS:

Goldendale, WA, is on Hwy 97 in S. Central Washington approximately 70 miles S. of Yakima and 12 miles N. of Biggs, OR (on the Columbia River). Exit Hwy 97 at the N. Exit into Goldendale. Travel S. about 2-1/2 blocks on Broadway to Bickleton Hwy Exit on left (East). There is an AIMEE’S ATTIC store sign at this intersection. Turn East, under Hwy 97 and travel approx. 4-1/2 miles to intersection of Willis Rd (on the Rt.). Across from Willis Rd is Pumphouse Rd (new Pumphouse Road sign on post at corner). Turn N. on to Pumphouse Rd and travel approx. 1/2 mile to intersection of Rocky Ridge Rd on the left. Turn left to Rocky Ridge Rd and go to 2nd driveway on left (about 1/3rd mile). This is the place. Signs will be posted for the K/I at intersections!

Please observe 15 MPH speed limit on Pumphouse and Rocky Ridge Roads!

2013 North Umpqua/Illahee Flats Knap-in – Hosts - Brad Baughman and Jim Hopper, May 25^th – June 2^nd.

Brad Baughman and Jim Hopper will be hosting the Sixth Annual Western Oregon Knap-In at Illahee Flats, Oregon from May 25^th through June 2^nd (Memorial Day weekend to the following Sunday). There is no charge for camping and Porta-Potties will be provided. There is plenty of room for any type of vehicle parking and camping. Illahee Flats is a traditional abo gathering area, so bring your tarps so we don’t contaminate the area with modern debitage. Also, bring your knapping chairs. Bring your fishing rods. There are several good lakes close by as well as the river. Dry Creek Store is only 2 miles away and has gas and a deli.

Directions:

From I-5, take highway 138 east (towards Diamond Lake/Crater Lake) to MP 47 at Dry Creek Store. Go just past Dry Creek Store (200 feet east of store), and turn left (north) on a gravel forest service road. Go about 2 miles, then turn to the right at the Illahee Flats sign. For more information, contact: Brad Baughman at (541) 705-5034, or e-mail: bbb7707@yahoo.com

2013 Tri-Cities Memorial Weekend Knap-In, in Richland, WA.

Host Greg Greger

Saturday, May 25, Sunday, 26 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013

Allied Arts, Chinese Buffet and the Red Lion Hotel. There is parking along the road to the site, at the boat launch and around the above nearby facilities.

Where: At the same place as in 2012, at the North end of Amon Park next to the boat launch with open spaces and trees for shade. This is one block east of the main North /South Street of Richland, George Washington Way.

Coming from West (Yakima Valley) on Hwy. 82, five miles after passing Benton City, turn into Hwy I82, heading for Richland. After crossing Yakima River bridge, make exit at overpass to George Washington Way, the main North/South street heading North through downtown portion of Richland. On Geo. Wash. Way, after passing the Red Lion Inn and Sterling's Grill on right turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the former dike to Amon Park which is next to the Columbia river. Turn left (North) and watch for temporary KNAP-IN sign and join the group at the site.

Coming from the Northwest on Hwy. 240 past the Hanford Reservation, when approaching the North edge of Richland, pass through Richland Access Hwy at traffic light onto Jadwin St., going South several blocks until coming to Van Giesen St. and turning left, going East to intersection with the main Street, George Washington Way. Turn right, south, going thru the uptown portion of Richland, past the Fire Station and the Chinese Deli. Turn left on Newton Street, just before Sterling's Grill, going over the dike to Amon Park. Turn left, (North), watching for Knap-In signs and join the group at the site.

Coming from North East on Hwy I82 past city of Pasco, or coming on Hwy. 240 from south of Richland. Stay in right lane from the I82 overpass coming to George Washington Way. After passing the Red Lion Inn, watch for Sterling's Grill on the right. Immediately past it, turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the dike to Amon Park which is next to the Columbia River. Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of Howard Amon Park. Watch for Knap-In sign and join the group at the site.

General: The public will have easy access to our activity, and we can expect many visitors wishing to see and learn about this ancient craft. Visitors must wear eye protection if they try pressure flaking of rocks.

Being in a city park, we must clean up debris and remove equipment at the end of each day, the time of this based on the desires of attendees.

Contact for additional information: GREG GREGER, (509) 943-3951.

mggreg1@frontier.com

2013 Bitterroot Valley Knap-In, Larry Creek campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana

Hosts Richard and Joan Urata

Thursday June 20th to Tuesday June 25, 2013

Joan and Richard Urata will be hosting the 3^nd Annual Bitterroot Valley Knap-In at the Larry Creek Campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana, from Thursday June 20th to Tuesday June 25, 2013. We will be there to set up from noon Thursday 6/20 thru noon Tuesday 6/25 for clean-up. As with all PSK knap-ins, everything is free. This is a family event. There is a paved parking lot for RV’s (no hookups) and vehicles. There will be lots of room for tents under the trees or under the stars. Forest Service restricts RV’s to 30 ft. and vehicles need to stay in the parking lot – camp gear will need to be carried a short distance to your campsite. This is BEAR country so tenters should bring a long rope to hang your food up in the trees, or leave it in your vehicles. There will be a pot luck dinner Saturday evening with the hosts providing the main dish. This will be a Forest Service group area with trees providing about 75% shade where we will be gathering and tenting. There is a 50 X 50 yard open area for an archery/atlatl range and tents. There is a large supermarket 6 miles away and restaurants 6 to 8 miles away in Stevensville. There is a motel 15 miles away in Lolo.

The RV spaces at Larry Creek Group Campground are limited so be sure to make your reservations with Richard & Joan to guarantee a space in the group camp. A list of alternative RV Parks and Hotels is available by emailing Joan at the address below.

Charles Waters Campground – the first come first served campground - is about a mile from Larry Creek in the same complex – cost is $10/night and no hookups or $5/night with Senior National Park Pass. This campground has individual spaces and will be busy the weekend after the holiday.

If you are planning on coming to the Montana Knap-In please drop us a line at richurata@cybernet1.com or call us at (406) 360-1752 and let us know how many are in your party and if you are tent camping or staying somewhere else in your RV. The Forest Service likes to get a tentative number of attendees so they can help us in our facility planning.

Directions:

Drive to Missoula, Montana, on Interstate 90. Take exit 101 and head south on Reserve Street (also designated Hwy 93) to Hamilton. Turn right on Brooks street (also designated Hwy 93). You will pass 2 towns, Lolo and Florence. Turn right onto Bass Creek Road, 0.6 miles south of mile post 71 to Bass Creek Recreation area. Go 2 miles into Bass Creek Recreation area then turn right to Larry Creek campground group area. Go 1 mile on gravel road to our group campground. You will pass a parking lot for day users on your right.

Fort Knapadonia Knap-in

Host Joe and Sunny Higgins and the Knapadonia Gang

August 19^th – 24^th 2013 (tentative)

Joe Higgins will host the annual Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August. He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades. There will be water available, electricity, Port-a-Potties, and lots of room for camping and RVing. Women and families are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Close by Oak Harbor offers plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.

And for those fishermen (and women) among us, come prepared. Being an odd-numbered year, 2013 is shaping up to see another record run of Pink Salmon pass by the knap-in. The run happens every two years and 2011 saw the greatest number of Pinks in recorded history. During following spring of 2012, the offspring of those spawning salmon leaving the Skagit River for the ocean was also a record. They’ll be returning around the middle of August and Joe will adjust the timing of the knap-in to try and schedule it for the peak of the run!

In addition to the usual great knappers knapping, plentiful rock and great weather, Whidbey Island is also a great place for families interested in sightseeing and other tourist activities.

Directions:

To get to the knap-in:

Drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5. Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes. Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass. Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road. Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in. There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area. Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.

***NEW***

1^st Annual Sammamish Sasquatch Knap-in

Hosts Jim and Beverly Keffer

August 31^st – Sept 2^nd (Labor Day Weekend)

Jim and Beverly Keffer will host the 1^st Sammamish Sasquatch Knap-in Aug 31st – Sept 2nd (Labor Day Weekend) at their place in Sammamish, WA.

There is camping and parking space in the north pasture for trailers, campers and other vehicles. Electrical power will be available on a limited basis and there are two battery chargers if needed. Tent camping are spaces available in the orchard. There will also be sleeping space in the shop on the second floor.

If the weather is unfavorable, knapping will be in the shop. There is adequate room on the first floor (1,000 sqft) for 30-40 knappers (or more) and it can be heated if necessary.

There will be the usual events – 2” Goat and 10-Speed. Plus there will be targets for archery, atlatls and tomahawks. And plan on a Saturday evening Potluck dinner.

There two grocery stores (Safeway/Albertson) within one mile as well as a couple of pharmacies. Costco is just 7.7 miles away.

Directions:

From the East – Take I90 to the Preston exit (exit 22). Turn right at the end of the off-ramp and turn right on SE High Point Way. SE High Point Way becomes Preston-Fall City Road. Continue on Preston-Fall City Road 3.7 miles to Fall City and turn left on SR-202 (Redmond-Fall City Road). Go 8.7 miles to 244^th Ave NE (stoplight) and turn left. Go 1.2 miles and turn right on NE 14^th Street, 23811 NE 14^th Street is at the end of the gravel road (there will be signs).

From North, South or West - Take I405 to WA520 and head east towards Redmond, WA (5.5 miles). Exit at Redmond WA. SR202 and turn right towards Sammamish. Go approximately 5.1 miles to and turn right onto 244^th Ave NE. Go 1.2 miles and turn right on NE 14^th Street, 23811 NE 14^th Street is at the end of the gravel road (there will be signs).

Kittitas Valley's Fall Gathering of Stone Age Craftsman

Hosts Jim Baugh and Mike Tari

September/October (details and dates pending)

Second Annual North Columbia Knap-in - North Columbia Knap-in

Host Patrick Farneman

October 10(Thurs)-12(Sat), 2013

Patrick Farneman will host the Second Annual North Columbia Knap-in this year at the Kettle Falls Museum and Interpretive Center at 1188 St Pauls Mission Road, Kettle Falls, WA 9914. The dates are Thursday, Oct 10^th thru Saturday, Oct 12^th.

Participants are welcome to come a day early and are able to stay until Sunday if they wish. The site is a short walk from the historic Kettle Falls Tribal fishery and gathering place and borders National Park land. We have an open door to camp on the 7 acres of open ponderosa pine forest behind the center. We will have water available & restroom facilities, and the Staff of the center have volunteered to open the museum for us (special off-season opening) to be able to view the collections they have of local artifacts.

We are hoping for another great knap-in following our successful first knap-in in 2012!

17^th Annual (Pre) Thanksgiving Knap-In, Millersylvania State Park

(Near Olympia Washington)

Hosts Mick and Holly Hill

November 2nd and 3rd, 2013

Visitors to the Park must have a Discovery Pass with the exception of those camping overnight. The annual pass is $30. If you access the park for 2 days without a pass, the fee is $10 each day.

One pass is good for two (same registered address) vehicles and must be displayed in the vehicle that is in the park. If Mick and Holly need two vehicles, we are forced to buy 2 $30 passes.

If you have reserved and paid for a campsite, the parking tag/fee is not required.

Join Mick and Holly Hill, hosts of the annual November knap-in. This gathering began with the idea of putting closure to the year, reflecting on the fun gatherings and campouts that happened thru the year(s). It is our knappers’ time to give thanks and be grateful, and then look forward to the holidays with our own families.

Park opens at 8 a.m. and closes at dusk, 5 p.m. Kitchen #1 is a log cabin that includes an area with fireplace heat and extra lighting set up for flintknapping. There is also a kitchen area with wood stove to plan the potluck. We have electricity and running cold water if the weather is not freezing temps. Part of the cabin is open to the weather elements and cannot be closed off. It can be cold! There are also bathrooms near the cabin.

A potluck thanksgiving dinner will be served by 1 p.m. on Saturday only. Mick and Holly provide coffee, turkey and some traditional thanksgiving dishes. Bring a potluck dish, camp stool or chair, and plan to wear warm clothes and boots for the mud, sometimes rainy weather. Pack a project to work on or maybe share with others how to make something.

We meet again Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be grilled cheese and pulled pork for a reduced number of knappers. This is a good time for learning flintknapping from others with more experience if you are new to the art.

Directions:

From North or South, take I-5 to Exit 95. Follow signs to the park entrance. Look for Kitchen #1. Park in the first parking lot around to the left near the entrance of the park. Access to Kitchen #1 is by walking a path thru the woods. We will have 2 wheelbarrows to shuttle your flintknapping supplies from your vehicle to the cabin. Watch for others that may be trying to find our cabin! It gets confusing to new visitors. If necessary, there is a back road access to drive/assist those who don’t hike, or to deliver the extra big load. Park rangers want to limit our driving thru their back roads.

For more info, contact Mick or Holly Hill, 360-493-8439 or e-mail: hollyhill54@gmail.com, michaelhill30@gmail.com.

Other Events – not PSK Sponsored

Clallam County Gem and Mineral Society's 55th Annual 'Nature's Treasures' Gem and Mineral Show October 5th and 6^th hosted by Tom

55th Annual Nature’s Treasures Rock and Gem Show October 5th and 6th sponsored by the Clallam County Gem and Mineral Society. The Puget Sound Knappers have been invited the Puget Sound Knappers to participate and demonstrate flintknapping at the show. (Note - demonstrators may sell their art with no vendor fee)

The show will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center 308 E.4^th St. Port Angeles, WA.

Hours are:

9:00am - 7:00am Saturday

9:00am - 5:00am Saturday

3rd Annual Yosemite Knap-in, Yosemite National Park, CA, August (dates TBD), hosted by Ray Harwood

Puyallup Valley Gem and Mineral Club - Bonney Lake Rock Show

May 31st - June 2^nd from 10 am - 5 pm all three days

Held at the Swiss Sportsman's Club of Tacoma

Point of Contact: Dana James

Location: Swiss Sportsman’s Club of Tacoma

9205 198th Ave. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Directions:

From the North (Seattle, etc.)

1. Take I5 SOUTH to I405 north for approximately 10.0 miles (Eastsiders just take I405 south to WA-167 )
2. Take I405 NORTH to WA-167 for 2.0 mile
3. Take WA-167 SOUTH to WA-410 for 19.6
4. Take WA-410 EAST (towards Yakima) for 6.3 miles
5. Continue on WA-410 to 198^th Ave. E.
6. Turn Left on 198^th Ave E. and go .3 miles – SSCT will be on the right

From the South (Olympia)

1. Take I5 North to WA-512 approximately 12 miles
2. Take WA-512 N towards WA-410 EAST (towards Yakima)
3. Take WA-410 EAST (towards Yakima) for 6 miles
4. Continue on WA-410 to 198th Ave. E.
5. Turn Left on 198th Ave E. and go .3 miles – SSCT will be on the right

Lake City Rock Show (TBD)

Cabelas Tulalip Store Spring Great Outdoors Event (and Knap-in) Tulalip, WA - March 16th and 17th

Pagan Gathering (TBD)

Oak Harbor Rock Show (TBD)

Quilcene Antler Show (TBD)

Bakersfield Monthly Knap-In, Monthly, Bakersfield, California, hosted by Gary Pickett and Ray Harwood

A monthly knap-in is held on the first Sunday of every month. The one-day event goes from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hart Memorial Park. The park is eight miles northeast of Bakersfield on the Alfred Harrell Highway. Knappers meet at the East end of the park.

Directions:

While on highway 58, east of Bakersfield, take the Comanche exit and turn to the north. Comanche curves around 5 to 6 miles and dead ends into highway 178. Turn north on 178 (right) then a quick left (less then 1/4 mile) onto Alfred Harrell highway. Alfred Harrell 7-8 miles goes into Hart Park. The knap-in is 100 yards or so from the entrance on the right hand side of the park. For more information contact Gary Pickett at: Home: (661) 392-7729, Cell: (661) 444-6163, e-mail: air-o-head@webtv.net.

Reports – PSK Sponsored Events*:

*These events are hosted by PSK members

Cabelas' Lacey Store Knap-in 2013 Report

Flintknapping as Foreign Diplomacy, 'Noobie' Women Knappers and Young Blood!

January 12th and 13th, Coordinator - Mick Hill

Thanks to the efforts of event coordinator Mick Hill, webmaster Jim Keffer and the rest of the PSK members attending, the 3rd Annual Cabelas' Lacey Store Knap-in this event was a TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!

For probably the first time ever 'noobie' young women knappers outnumbered the guys, young people far outnumber the older knappers and Flintknapping entered the real of Foreign Diplomacy!

In spite of the fact that is event occurred on the same weekend as the NFL playoffs, the number of people coming to Cabelas was incredible - as was the number of people interested in flintknapping! PSK members were constantly busy - either teaching the large number of folks wanting to learn this ancient art or answering questions from the countless visitors!

Those of us who've been around for a while remember 'Ping Pong Diplomacy’. In 1971 the U.S. Table Tennis team was in Nagoya, Japan for the 31st World Table Tennis Championship when, on April 6, they received an invitation to visit China. From the early years of the People's Republic, sports had played an important role in diplomacy, often incorporating the slogan "Friendship First, Competition Second". On April 10, 1971, the team and accompanying journalists became the first American sports delegation to set foot in the Chinese capital since 1949. This event opened the door to diplomatic relations with China.

On January 13th, 2013 a foreign exchange student from Egypt attended the Cabelas/PSK Knap-in event where she and her host family members received flintknapping lessons from PSK members! It is our sincere hope that this experience will help reinforce our good relations with the good people of Egypt!

A special thanks to 'Gator Girl' and her family for attending this event! Gator Girl's family is the host family for this foreign exchange student and it was Gator Girl's interest in flintknapping that was the catalyst for bring them all to the event. We're proud to include Gator Girl as the newest member of the Puget Sound Knappers Association!

Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in Report – January 26^th, Host Dave Pehling

2013 Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in Report

A Great way to start the Year!

In fact what better way to start the year than sitting around wood stove in a large shop with a couple dozen friends breaking rock!

For the ‘upmteenth’ time, hosts Dave Pehling and his nephew Jim not only provided deluxe accommodations for this mid-winter knap-in but Jim cooked up a terrific pot of deer, elk and venison sausage chili to ward off the cold and damp!

Coming as it does in the dead of winter, this knap-in definitely helps alleviate Cabin Fever – or as it is now referred to as SDS (Sunlight Deprivation Syndrome) sometimes called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

We had one of the largest turnouts in memory for this years’ Winter Break/Cabin fever knap-in. Evidently our newest members are serious about becoming flintknappers. Five of the noobies drove three hours in the rain (one way!) just to attend this one day knap-in!

They didn't go away disappointed - they received individual instruction by several PSK members and were able watch several of our Master Knappers at work (or play)!

At the end of the day we all felt 2013 will be a banner year for the PSK. Membership has passed the 380 mark and we expect attendance at our events to continue to grow. And it true what they say - the more the merrier!

Update on the Website

Well, we’ve passed the 35,000 ‘unique visitors’ mark, up 10,000 from just the last issue of SPALLS. We’ve also had almost more than 2 MILLION hits! A ‘unique visitor’ is one that has not visited the website in the past. Many people visit the website more than once as evidence in the more than 2,000,000 hits! And we’ve had visitors from more than 129 different countries. The number of people visiting and the number of pages accessed (hits) is growing each month.

We’re now up to fifty member ‘Art Galleries’. I’d like to encourage every member to contribute to the website. If you have photos of your knapping and/or ‘Paleo Art’, email them to me and I’ll create your very own art gallery on the PSK Website.

Once again, we encourage every member to register their ‘knapper mark’, submit a photo of themselves, contribute to the ‘How-To’ section and send in photo of their knapping/Paleo Art. Again, if you submit photos of your art I will create an Art Gallery in your name!

The ‘Knapper Recipe’ section on the website started off with a bang and I encourage everyone to contribute to this section.

We’ve also added a new section, PSK Humor prompted by contributions by Dave Rauschenberg and Mick Hill!

The Knappable Rock in the PNW section is off to a SLOOOOWWWW start – so far only Emory Coons has contributed!

This section will feature knappable rock found in the PNW and include photos of ‘rough rock’, as it was found in nature, slabs of the same rock and, where appropriate, photos of slabs of that rock after heat treating. Only general locations will be given, i.e. NW Oregon or Columbia River Basin, but additional information such as heat treating recommendations will be included. I encourage all members who can contribute photos as outlined above to send them to me at reefer@pugetsoundknappers.com.

The ‘Lost and Found’ Section has already paid dividends – the owners of several ‘found items’ were located and the items were returned.

If you lose or find something at one of our knap-ins just contact the webmaster and I’ll include it!

The ‘Interesting Stuff’ sections has a lot of new articles and information, from articles on Paleo Artifacts – points to pipes, by David Heath, to a report by Jim Miller on his trip to the Big Bend area of Texas.

Members can Advertise Their Products

The Puget Sound Knappers website now features a section for members to advertise, for free, flintknapping/Paleo art for sale/trade or barter. The member will be provided an area to display their art (for sale/trade or barter) and their contact information – but no prices.

Commercial advertisers will be provided with a section for their links and the description of what their site offers. No advertising per se, but a link provided for the benefit of our members.

Website Funding

Our current web hosting contract for the website is due to expire in September of 2013. I plan on renewing the contract whatever the cost but I’ll welcome any donations! I also contracted with an outside service to monitor and protect our website from hackers - $99/year. Twice in the last year and a half our web hosting company and our website was hacked and one time it was infected with a virus. Luckily I was able to remove the virus manually (8 hours of work) and no one was infected.

I’ve also refined our back-up procedures. Not only do we do periodic backups but I maintain a complete copy of every page on the site on a separate drive.

NEXT SPALLS ISSUE:

The next SPALLS issue will be in July, 2013, following the Bitterroot Valley Knap-in. The weather’s finally great, so go to the knap-ins!

Other items of interest:

Rock Collecting Regulations Links:

WA and Oregon Rock Collecting Guide - http://pugetsoundknappers.com/how_to/rock_collecting_Guide_WA-OR.html

BLM Glass Buttes Handout - http://pugetsoundknappers.com/how_to/BLM_Glass_Buttes_Handout_4-09.html

MAYBE OF INTEREST:

Website for Artifact and Archeological Books

This website has Artifact and Archeological Books and Videos for sale.

Go to: http://www.hothemhouse.com/ .

Check out the Arrowhead Forum! http://arrowheadology.com/forums/

TARP

There is a flint forum where knappers can participate by posting and reading messages and/or going into the chat room. It may be of interest as knapping information is passed back and forth via messages. It is called TARP – you know, the thing you put on the ground to collect the débitage. http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp .

Knappers-R-Us

Here’s another e-group for knappers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/

Flintknappers Digest

Another Egroup called Flintknapper’s Digest: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/

Lithic Casting Lab

For anyone who wants to replicate certain styles of points (Flake patterns, thickness, convexity, length, and width), you can purchase castings of artifacts from Lithic Casting Lab. http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/

Paleo Planet

Primitive Technology discussions, including flintknapping. www.PaleoPlanet.net.

July 2013

SPALLS Distribution

THE POLICY IS: If you send your e-mail address Jim Keffer at there is no charge for SPALLS. If you do not have an e-mail address and want SPALLS by snail-mail, you must send a mailing address – and pay to cover the cost of printing and postage. Due to the increase in postage cost ($.92/Spalls) and the cost of printing ($2.00/SPALLS), I can no longer send them out for free. Twenty-seven mailings cost $243/year.

SPAM PROTECTION:

SUMMARY:

This will be a much smaller edition of SPALLS – we’ve only had two knap-ins since the November issue!

The GOOD NEWS IS that our membership is growing by leaps and bounds! And the new members I’ve met or spoken with are excited about attending our knap-ins! I fully expect to see more knappers at every knap-in in 2013 (especially if there is good weather in March!),

The First Annual Puget Sound Knapper of the Year Award for 2012 goes to Mick Hill

In 2012 Mick went Above and Beyond the Call of Duty! Not only did Mick attend and help out at the majority of the PSK knap-ins in 2012 (as well as hosting one himself), he taught and demonstrated flintknapping at all the knap-ins he attended as well as several other events including the Cabelas Lacey Store ‘Mini’ Knap-in and Pagan Gathering in Puyallup, WA. Even a brief look at the various 2012 knap-ins and one realizes how dedicated Mick is to helping others.

Mick has certainly a high standard for future PSK Knapper of the Year!

A NEW MILESTONE – PSK REACHES 390 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND HAS GONE INTERNATIONAL!

Andrew Garrison - Riverside, CA 2/2/2013

*PSK Point Display Project*

While it is not necessary to include detailed information about a submitted point, as you can see by Yukon Dick's contribution, it does make it more interesting!

Woody Woodside and I hope to have the case completed by the Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in!

Upcoming Events – Note: Since SPALLS is published only three times each year, changes/updates to the schedule of events will be posted on our website http://pugetsoundknappers.com

If you have attended or know about an event involving knapping let me know. I’ll either publish it in SPALLS or put in on the PSK Website.

Note from the publisher - With concurrence from the Council of Elders

Ongoing Events

VA Volunteers - Update

We’ve been unable to participate this year for various reasons but plan to re-engage the VA this fall so anyone interested in helping please let us know.

To volunteer and participate simply contact Jim Keffer at: reefer@pugetsoundknapppers.com

Weekly Fort Knapadonia Knap-in

Tri-Cities Bi-monthly Knap-in

The Tri-Cities Knappers host a bi-monthly knap-in Kenniwick, WA. The knap-in is hosted by Frank Olmsted and Marvin Barger the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30pm - 9:00 pm. The location is Frank's home - 803 S. Edison in Kennewick, Washington.

This is a new group founded by four PSK members in the Tri-Cities area. There are about a dozen 'regulars' and forty -one who attend when their schedule permits. Their goal is "to help all new or experienced knappers, who are interested in this art form". They also offer private session of Video Tutorials and One-on-One instruction!

Events Schedule

PSK Sponsored Events*

*hosted by PSK members

Glass Buttes Gathering, Glass Buttes, Oregon
Host Rocky Male
March 23rd through March 31, 2013

Take Special Note – The timing of the annual Glass Buttes Knap-in corresponds to the Oregon Schools Spring Break Calendar. In 2013 this is the LAST WEEK in MARCH!

As always it will be primitive camping – bring what you’ll need and plan to pack it out as well. Porta-Potties are the only amenities that will be provided..

Also, if you have other interests in all the other aboriginal skill sets: food/fire/water/tanning/cordage/herbs/basketry/etc., etc., etc. - this is one of the best for networking/sharing/learning.

MONTANA’S SPRING KNAP-IN---MAY 18-19- 2013

“We manufacture replica projectile points & tools used in prehistoric times”.

All General public and out of state knappers welcome

Prize for longest distance traveled knapper.

Dates: May -18-19—2013

Location:

Yellowstone Gateway Museum

118 Chinook St. Livingston Montana- 59047

Directions:

Activity Schedule

Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Open knapping all day-- Free lessons for beginners.

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 Noon

Pot luck lunch -1:00 PM--Main course is pulled pork.

Please bring side dish for pot luck.

T-shirt drawing -2:30 PM-- (knappers only) Sign in register required.

Auction - 4:00 PM

Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Activity- Open knapping

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 PM

Donations appreciated from knappers and others to cover expenses (food, drinks and T- shirts).

Any funds over expenses will be donated to the Yellowstone Gateway Museum. Will have some great items to auction!!!

General Information:

Bring your knapping chair and table if you wish to sell or display your items.

11^th Annual Goldendale/Thomas Hollow Knap-In, Goldendale, WA

Hosts Ed and Loretta Thomas

May 17th – 19^th

There will be a hand-washing facility and Sani-Cans available. Those folks wishing to camp can do so on the property, as there is plenty of room.

DIRECTIONS:

Please observe 15 MPH speed limit on Pumphouse and Rocky Ridge Roads!

2013 North Umpqua/Illahee Flats Knap-in – Hosts - Brad Baughman and Jim Hopper, May 25^th – June 2^nd.

Directions:

2013 Tri-Cities Memorial Weekend Knap-In, in Richland, WA.

Host Greg Greger
Saturday, May 25, Sunday, 26 and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013

CREHST Museum (Columbia River Environment, History, Science and Technology) agreed to co-sponsor a gathering of knappers in Richland, WA. This will be held in Amon Park on the East edge of Richland next to the Columbia River. Nearby is CREHST museum, the Richland Community Center with its Senior Center, Allied Arts, Chinese Buffet and the Red Lion Hotel. There is parking along the road to the site, at the boat launch and around the above nearby facilities.

Coming from North East on Hwy I82 past city of Pasco,or coming on Hwy. 240 from south of Richland. Stay in right lane from the I82 overpass coming to George Washington Way. After passing the Red Lion Inn, watch for Sterling's Grill on the right. Immediately past it, turn right (East) on Newton St., going over the dike to Amon Park which is next to the Columbia River. Turn left (North) towards the boat launch at the North end of Howard Amon Park. Watch for Knap-In sign and join the group at the site.

Being in a city park, we must clean up debris and remove equipment at the end of each day, the time of this based on the desires of attendees.

Contact for additional information: GREG GREGER, (509) 943-3951. mggreg1@frontier.com

2013 Bitterroot Valley Knap-In, Larry Creek campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana
Hosts Richard and Joan Urata
Thursday June 20th to Tuesday June 25, 2013

Directions:

Fort Knapadonia Knap-in
Hosts Joe and Sunny Higgins and the Knapadonia Gang

August 19^th – 24^th 2013 (tentative)

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December 2013

SPALLS Distribution

James Keffer
23811 NE 14
Sammamish, WA
98074

SPAM PROTECTION:

I also make it a policy never to give out member contact information unless specifically authorized. That includes email and resident/mailing addresses and phone numbers. Every email I send out to more than one or two addressees is sent out using the blind copy feature (bcc) which hides email address.

SUMMARY (and a note from the editor and webmaster):

What a YEAR! In fact it has been so busy with regard to PSK activities I’m way behind! But this is a great thing. Membership continues to grow by leaps and bounds! There are now over 440 members and participation in PSK events is growing - as is the number of Knap-ins. PSK members hosted twelve major knap-ins in 2013, more than seventy weekly or bi-monthly knap-ins, and participated in several other events – and those are just the ones I know of! And at least a dozen major knap-in are planned for 2014.

But more than anything else it is the people and culture of the Puget Sound Knappers that draw the right people to our group. I’d just like to mention some of the PSK members who, by example and effort and/or as host of PSK Knap-ins, have been responsible for the influx of new members: Mick Hill, Joe Higgins, Brad Baughman, Dan Lusby, Jim Hopper, Donn Paris, Frank Omstead, Marvin Barger, Greg Greger, Patrick Farneman, Richard Urata, Dave Pehling, Ray Alt, George Bryce, Ed Thomas, Mike Tari, Jim Baugh, Woody Woodside, Henry Payne, Harry Oda, Harvey Hughett, Chuck Prentiss, and yes Me – Jim Keffer. And while almost every knap-in brings in new members as does almost every event that PSK members participates in, it is the efforts of both the knap-in hosts/event coordinators and individual members that have made such a big difference. Throughout the year I have been contacted by people wanting to become PSK members who were ‘recruited’ by at least one of those people named above. I’m quite sure there are other members of the PSK who have also recruited new flintknappers – I just may have not heard of them yet!

It is indeed an honor and privilege to be associated with such an outstanding group.

Accepting Nominations for PSK Knapper of the Year for 2013

If you have a nomination for PSK Knapper of the Year simply submit a name along with a write-up describing why you thing the individual should be the named PSK knapper of the year. Nominees will be forwarded to the Council of Elders who will choose the winner!

ANOTHER NEW MILESTONE – PSK REACHES 448 ACTIVE MEMBERS

There have been so many new members join since the last issue of SPALLS, approximately sixty, that I don’t have time or space in this newsletter to post all their names/locations. Many of these new members are young people (at least younger than most of us )and are students from three local primitive skills schools near Seattle – The Wilderness Awareness School (Duvall, WA), Earthwalk Northwest (Issaquah, WA) and Alderleaf Wilderness College(Monroe, WA). These new members fit right into the culture of the PSK and bring new blood and enthusiasm to our community. The others that have joined recently – at least those I have met (most of them) also fit right in and I’m sure that they will be participating in and contributing to PSK activities in the future. You can find out more about these new members in various reports on the website – especially those reports on Joe Higgins’ and Jim Keffer’s weekly knap-in.

*PSK Point Display Project*

For those that don’t know already, the PSK Point Display Project is well on its way to becoming a real show piece for the Puget Sound Knappers. The Case is complete and there are about 100 member points already donated. Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to take individual photos for the website or even mount all of the points in the case. But I’m working on it! To view the points photographed to date go here (I’m way behind here): http://www.pugetsoundknappers.com/about_us/PSK%20Point%20Collection.html

Upcoming Events – Note: Since SPALLS is published only three times each year, changes/updates to the schedule of events will be posted on our website http://pugetsoundknappers.com

Also – some of the knap-in dates are tentative. The hosts will try and nail down specific dates but circumstances may dictate changes. If you have attended or know about an event involving knapping let me know. I’ll either publish it in SPALLS or put in on the PSK Website.

Note from the publisher - With concurrence from the Council of Elders

Ongoing Events

Weekly Fort Knapadonia Knap-in

There is an informal knap-in each Wednesday from 8:30 am until sometime in the afternoon at Fort Knapadonia on the north end of Whidbey Island (see the website’s Annual Fort Knapadonia Knap-in announcement for directions or see below in the annual Ft Knapadonia announcement for contact information). While there are usually 12-14 knappers attending, from novices to master knappers, we are seeing up to 16 and sometimes more knappers attend. Dr. Joe Higgins hosts and provides expert knapping lessons. The regulars also provide lessons, loaner tools, free rock and safety gear – safety glass and nitrile-coated gloves. Brunch or lunch is usually provided by the regulars as well.

**Note – please contact Joe Higgins or Jim Keffer if you’d like to attend and you are not one of the regulars – if the weather is bad (usually is) – we knap indoors and there is limited room. We always try and make room! Joe has also been opening the shop on Saturdays – just call ahead to make sure!

Weekly Sammamish Knap-in

Jim Keffer, PSK Webmaster, is hosting a weekly knap-in each Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm at his shop in Sammamish. Everyone is welcome and the shop can easily accommodate more than 25 knappers. The shop is well heated but chairs are limited (bring your own). There is free rock, loaner tools, safety glasses and gloves for everyone. Coffee is provided and there have been a number of senior PSK members attending to help instruct the ‘noobies’.

Tri-Cities Bi-monthly Knap-in

The Tri-Cities Knappers host a bi-monthly knap-in Kennewick, WA. The knap-in is hosted by Frank Olmsted and Marvin Barger the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30pm - 9:00 pm. The location is Frank's home - 803 S. Edison in Kennewick, Washington.

To find out more contact:

Frank Olmsted: Phone - (509) 783-2798, email

Marvin Barger: Phone - (509) 942-1014, email

Events Schedule

PSK Sponsored Events*

*hosted by PSK members

2014 Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in

Hosts Dave Pehling & Jim Dennis

Saturday, January 25^th, 2014.

The "Original PSK KI" is a one-day Knap-In to initiate the new knapping season and keep us from going crazy (too late, for some…). It will be held on Saturday, January 25th, hosted by Dave Pehling and Jim Dennis. The knap-in will run from about 9:00 am 'till everyone leaves. This is a small KI but is usually attended by some of the “old timers” as well as newbies.

It will be at Jim Dennis' house in Granite Falls as he has a large walled-in workshop that we can heat and use as we like.

Location: 11414 Jordan Road, Arlington, WA

Directions from Everett are as follows...

From I-5 at Everett, turn onto US-2 E toward SNOHOMISH. Stay in the left lane over the trestle and merge onto WA-204 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward LAKE STEVENS.

Not far past the top of the long hill (about 2.7mi. – I THINK it’s at the 3rd lite) Turn LEFT onto WA-9 and stay in the right lane.

Go about 1.7 miles and Turn RIGHT onto WA-92 (at the 3rd stop light).

Go about 7.8 miles (not far past the "round-about") and at the next light Turn LEFT onto JORDAN RD, just before you get into Granite Falls.

Stay on Jordan road and at the next "round-about", take the 2nd right, staying on Jordan Rd.

After crossing the Stillaguamish River Bridge, take the 3rd drive on the left. It's right across the road from a large "turn-out". Address is 11414 Jordan Road, Arlington.

Dave will have a PSK sign out on the left so you shouldn't miss it. If you go over a mile past the bridge, you've gone too far. If you need directions while driving, Dave will have his cell phone on -- 425-327-8034

We'll have donuts, coffee, cocoa, etc. as usual. Jim D. usually has a pot of beans or something hot going, too

For more information, you can contact Dave at: djpehling@frontier.com or phone (360) 691-7902. Talk to the answering machine and I'll pick up if I'm in the house.

2014 Cabelas Lacey, WA Store Knap-in Announcement

A January knap-in at the Cabelas Store in Lacey, WA is in the works but we haven’t received confirmation of dates or times. It will probably be either the weekend of January 11^th & 12 or January 18^th & 19^th. I’ll send out a special email when I know more.

2014 Cabelas Springfield, OR Store Knap-in Announcement

The Puget Sound Knappers have been invited to participate in Cabelas Spring Great Outdoors Event at their Springfield, Oregon store March 15th. The Store opens at 8:00am and closes at 9:00pm.

PSK member Henry Payne is coordinating this event and can be contacted at:

Location:

Store Address:
2800 Gateway Street
Springfield, OR
97477

GPS Coordinates:
N 44° 04.388' W 123°
02.810'

Phone: (541) 349-5760

Directions:

Heading south on I-5 (from the north/Portland)

Traveling south on I-5, merge onto OR-569 E/Beltline HWY E via EXIT 195A toward N. Springfield/Gateway Mall.
Turn right onto Gateway St.
Turn right onto Gateway Loop and continue to west side (I-5 side) of Gateway Mall.
2800 Gateway St is on the left.

Heading north on I-5 (from the south/Roseburg):

Traveling north on I-5, take the OR-569 E/Beltline HWY exit 195A towards the Gateway Mall.
Stay right and turn right onto Gateway St.
Turn right onto Gateway Loop and continue to west side (I-5 side) of Gateway Mall.
2800 Gateway St is on the left.

Heading east on HWY 126 (from the west/Florence):

Heading east on HWY 126, take the I-5N exit.
Merge into right lane.
Take the OR-569 E/Beltline HWY exit 195A towards the Gateway Mall.
Stay right and turn right on Gateway St.
Turn right onto Gateway Loop and continue to west side (I-5 side) of Gateway Mall.
2800 Gateway St is on the left.

Heading west on HWY 126 (from the east/Bend):

Traveling west on HWY 126 take the I-5 North Exit.
Merge into right lane.
Take the OR-569 E/Beltline HWY exit 195A towards the Gateway Mall.
Stay right and turn right onto Gateway St.
Turn right onto Gateway Loop and continue to west side (I-5 side) of Gateway Mall.
2800 Gateway St is on the left.

2014 Glass Buttes Gathering, Glass Buttes, Oregon

Host Rocky Male

March 22rd through March 30th

Take Special Note – The timing of the annual Glass Buttes Knap-in corresponds to the Oregon Schools Spring Break Calendar. In 2014 this is the LAST FULL WEEK in MARCH!

As always it will be primitive camping – bring what you’ll need and plan to pack it out as well. Porta-Potties are the only amenities that will be provided.

Also, if you have other interests in all the other aboriginal skill sets: food/fire/water/tanning/cordage/herbs/basketry/etc., etc., etc. - this is one of the best for networking/sharing/learning.

Location/Directions:

The Glass Buttes Knap-in main knapping area/camp is three miles south of the Central Oregon Highway (Hwy 20) at Milepost 77.

2014 MONTANA’S SPRING KNAP-IN

Sponsored by (Hosts) Ray Alt-223-1929 (rayalt@wispwest.net)

George Bryce -223-8144-(georgebryce@bresnan.net)

And the Yellowstone Gateway Museum

June 7^th and 8^th, 2014 (Tentative)

“We manufacture replica projectile points & tools used in prehistoric times”.

BEADING AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS

All General public and out of state knappers welcome

Prize for longest distance traveled knapper.

Dates: June 7^th and 8^th 2014 (Tentative)

Location:

Yellowstone Gateway Museum

118 Chinook St. Livingston Montana- 59047

Directions:

Activity Schedule – based on 2013 Event

Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Open knapping all day-- Free lessons for beginners.

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 Noon

Pot luck lunch -1:00 PM--Main course is pulled pork.

Please bring side dish for pot luck.

T-shirt drawing -2:30 PM-- (knappers only) Sign in register required.

Auction - 4:00 PM

Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Activity- Open knapping

2 inch goat game -11:00 AM

10 speed game -12:00 PM

Donations appreciated from knappers and others to cover expenses (food, drinks and T- shirts).

Any funds over expenses will be donated to the Yellowstone Gateway Museum. Will have some great items to auction!!!

General Information:

Bring your knapping chair and table if you wish to sell or display your items.

11^th Annual Goldendale Knap-In, Goldendale, WA

Host Brian Fletcher, Co-hosts Mike Tari and Tom Mosqueda

May 16th – 18^th, 2014

Brian Fletcher will be hosting their 11th Annual Knap-In at his place from Friday, May 16^th through Sunday May 18th. His property lies 4.5 miles West of Goldendale. This will be Brian’s 1st K/I at this location and 11th knap-in held in Goldendale.

A "walk-through" Archery/Atlatl Range containing up to 15 targets is planned so bring your shooting of throwing equipment. The usual fun & games will be going on, such as Goat Rock and 10-Speed events, etc. There will be a fund raising Auction, a Raffle and maybe a knapping contest or two to help cover expenses, as we did in past years.

There will be a hand-washing facility and Sani-Cans available. Those folks wishing to camp can do so on the property, as there is plenty of room.

Mike Tari and Tom Mosqueda will be helping co-host this event but as usual volunteers are needed at least a day or two early to get things squared away.

Location: 383 Largent Rd Goldendale, WA 98620

Directions:

Goldendale, WA, is on Hwy 97 in S. Central Washington approximately 70 miles S. of Yakima and 12 miles N. of Biggs, OR (on the Columbia River).

From the North:

1. Head south on US-97 S toward E Broadway St

2. Take the 1st right onto E Broadway St Turn left onto N Washington Ave 0.3 mi

3. Turn right onto W Darland Dr. 0.5 mi

4. Slight left to stay on W Darland Dr. 0.5 mi

5. Take the 1st right onto Horseshoe Bend Rd 2.0 mi

6. Turn right onto Largent Rd 0.9 mi

Destination will be on the right 383 Largent Rd Goldendale, WA 98620

From the South:

1. Head northeast on US-97 N 1.1 mi

2. Turn left onto E Simcoe Dr. 0.8 mi

3. Turn right onto S Columbus Ave 0.2 mi

4. Turn left onto W Railroad St 0.7 mi

5. Continue onto W Darland Dr. 0.2 mi

6. Slight left to stay on W Darland Dr. 0.5 mi

7. Take the 1st right onto Horseshoe Bend Rd 2.0 mi

8. Turn right onto Largent Rd

Destination will be on the right 383 Largent Rd Goldendale, WA 98620

2014 North Umpqua/Illahee Flats Knap-in

Hosts - Brad Baughman, Jim Hopper and Dan Lusby

May 24^th – JUNE 1^st.

Brad Baughman, Jim Hopper and Dan Lusby will be hosting the 7th Annual Western Oregon Knap-In at Illahee Flats, Oregon from May 24^th through June 1^nd (Memorial Day weekend to the following Sunday). There is no charge for camping and Porta-Potties will be provided. There is plenty of room for any type of vehicle parking and camping. Illahee Flats is a traditional abo gathering area, so bring your tarps so we don’t contaminate the area with modern debitage. Also, bring your knapping chairs. Bring your fishing rods. There are several good lakes close by as well as the river. Dry Creek Store is only 2 miles away and has gas and a deli.

Location:

Latitude: 43-17'34'' N

Longitude: 122-35'19'' W

Directions:

2014 Tri-Cities Memorial Weekend Knap-In, in Richland, WA.

Host Greg Greger – Co-hosts Frank Olmsted and Marvin Barger

Saturday May 25^th and Sunday 26th

The CREHST Museum (Columbia River Environment, History, Science and Technology) has agreed to be a sponsor of a gathering of Knappers, (those craftsmen who make tools of stone as was done by our ancestors).

This gathering will be held in North Amon Park on the East side of Richland next to the Columbia River. Parking is available at the adjacent boat launch,

This is a free, no entry charges event. Nearby is CREHST museum, the Richland Community Center (Senior Center), and Allied Arts,

When: It will be held over the two days preceding Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 (The 2013 experience was that many people were busy with Memorial day activities on the Monday ,Memorial Day, so that day is excluded in the 2014 plan.

For more information on this free event, contact Greg Greger on mggreg1@frontier.com or phone 509 943-3951.

Location:

North end of Amon Park next to the boat launch with open spaces and trees for shade. This is one block east of the main North /South Street of Richland, George Washington Way.

Directions:

Being in a city park, we must clean up debris and remove equipment at the end of each day, the time of this based on the desires of attendees.

2014 Bitterroot Valley Knap-In, Larry Creek campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana

Hosts Richard and Joan Urata

Wednesday June 18th to Monday June 23rd

Joan and Richard Urata will be hosting the 4^nd Annual Bitterroot Valley Knap-In at the Larry Creek Campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana, from Thursday June 20th to Tuesday June 25, 2013. We will be there to set up from noon Thursday 6/20 thru noon Tuesday 6/25 for clean-up. As with all PSK knap-ins, everything is free. This is a family event. There is a paved parking lot for RV’s (no hookups) and vehicles. There will be lots of room for tents under the trees or under the stars. Forest Service restricts RV’s to 30 ft. and vehicles need to stay in the parking lot – camp gear will need to be carried a short distance to your campsite. This is BEAR country so tenters should bring a long rope to hang your food up in the trees, or leave it in your vehicles. There will be a pot luck dinner Saturday evening with the hosts providing the main dish. This will be a Forest Service group area with trees providing about 75% shade where we will be gathering and tenting. There is a 50 X 50 yard open area for an archery/atlatl range and tents. There is a large supermarket 6 miles away and restaurants 6 to 8 miles away in Stevensville. There is a motel 15 miles away in Lolo.

Location: Larry Creek Campground in the Bass Creek Recreation Area, Bitterroot Valley, Montana

Directions:

Fort Knapadonia Knap-in

Host Joe and Sunny Higgins and the Knapadonia Gang

August 18^th – 24^th 2013 (tentative)

Joe Higgins will host the annual Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August. He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades. There will be water available, electricity, Port-a-Potties, and lots of room for camping and RVing. Women and families are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Close by Oak Harbor offers plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.

In addition to the usual great knappers knapping, plentiful rock and great weather, Whidbey Island is also a great place for families interested in sightseeing and other tourist activities.

Location: approximately 4407 Moran Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Directions:

Drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5. Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes. Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass. Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road. Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in. There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area. Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.

2014 2^nd Annual Sammamish Sasquatch Knap-in

Hosts Jim and Beverly Keffer

Friday August 29th – Monday Sept 1^st (Labor Day Weekend)

***Note*** This knap-in will be cancelled if the Western Regional Knap-in becomes a reality. See more below.

Jim and Beverly Keffer will host the 2nd Annual Sammamish Sasquatch Knap-in Aug 29^th – Sept 1st (Labor Day Weekend) at their place in Sammamish, WA

If the weather is unfavorable, knapping will be in the shop. There is adequate room on the first floor (1,000 sqft) for 30-40 knappers (or more) and it can be heated if necessary.

There will be the usual events – 2” Goat and 10-Speed. Plus there will be targets for archery, atlatls and tomahawks. And plan on a Saturday evening Potluck dinner.

There two grocery stores (Safeway/Albertson) within one mile as well as a couple of pharmacies. Costco is just 7.7 miles away.

Location: 23811 NE 14^th St, Sammamish, WA 98074

Directions:

2014 1^st Annual Western Regional Knap-in – Vicinity - Carson City, Nevada

Hosts Jim Keffer, Ray Harwood & Gary Pickett and Dick Woodward

Wednesday, August 30^th – Monday, September 1^st

Jim Keffer (PSK), along with Ray Harwood and Gary Pickett (Bakersfield Knappers) and Dick Woodward (Utah Valley Knappers) and a couple others are trying to organize the first every Western Regional Knap-in. The purpose of this event will be to bring knappers from all over, especially the Western States, for the biggest and best knap-in in North America and a terrific opportunity for sharing the ancient art of flintknapping! If it happens it may supersede and take the place of my knap-in scheduled for Labor Day Weekend.

2014 1^st Annual Ft Whoop-up Knap-in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Hosts Barry and Karen Rogers

Sept 10^th - 15^th

Barry and Karen Rogers are planning to host the first PSK knap-in ever held in Canada! Barry is working with the folks at the Ft Whoop-up National Historic Site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to schedule this event between September 10^th and September 15^th, 2014. Detail will be provided in the next issue of SPALLS.

Kittitas Valley's Fall Gathering of Stone Age Craftsman

Host Jim Baugh

September/October (details and dates pending)

2014 3^rd Annual North Columbia Knap-in - North Columbia Knap-in

Host Patrick Farneman

October 9^th (Thursday)- October 11th(Saturday)

Patrick Farneman will host the 3^rd Annual North Columbia Knap-in this year at the Kettle Falls Museum and Interpretive Center at 1188 St Pauls Mission Road, Kettle Falls, WA 9914. The dates are Thursday, Oct 9^th thru Saturday, Oct 11^th.

Location:

Kettle Falls Museum and Interpretive Center at 1188 St Pauls Mission Road, Kettle Falls, WA 99141.

Directions:

Kettle Falls is located about 67 miles north/northwest of Spokane, WA. Just take US 395 to Kettle Falls and exit at St Paul Mission Rd. Go approximately .2 miles and you are there.

18^th Annual (Pre) Thanksgiving Knap-In, Millersylvania State Park

(Near Olympia Washington)

Hosts Mick and Holly Hill

November 1st and 2^nd

Some may camp and stay thru Sunday. If camping, expect to follow state park rules and provide payment for a camp site. There are bathrooms w/plumbing and token-operated hot showers available. You may want to check the website at www.parks.wa.gov, select Millersylvania, to consider reservations. Visitors to the Park must have a Discovery Pass with the exception of those camping overnight. The annual pass is $30. If you access the park for 2 days without a pass, the fee is $10 each day.

One pass is good for two (same registered address) vehicles and must be displayed in the vehicle that is in the park. If Mick and Holly need two vehicles, we are forced to buy 2 $30 passes.

If you have reserved and paid for a campsite, the parking tag/fee is not required.

Location: Millersylvania State Park just south of Olympia, WA

Directions:

For more info, contact Mick or Holly Hill, 360-493-8439 or e-mail: hollyhill54@gmail.com, michaelhill30@gmail.com.

Other Events – not PSK Sponsored

Bakersfield Monthly Knap-In, Monthly, Bakersfield, California, hosted by Gary Pickett and Ray Harwood

Location: Hart Memorial Park - eight miles northeast of Bakersfield, CA on the Alfred Harrell Highway

Directions:

Final Knap-in Reports for 2013 – PSK Sponsored Events*, **:

*These events are hosted and supported by PSK members

** Due to the volume of events and other activities in 2013 since the last issue of SPALLS, a complete report for each event is not yet available – either for SPALLS or the Website. I’m working on both so as the reports (with photos on the website) become available I will put them in the newsletter (no photos) and on the website. In the meantime here is a list of event that PSK members either sponsored or participated in:

Cabelas Lacey Store Knap-in, Lacy, WA - January 12th - 13th, 2013, Coordinator Mick Hill
*Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in, Granite Falls, WA - January 26, 2013 , hosted by Dave Pehling
PSK Teaches Flintknapping to the Spokane Rock Rollers Feb 9^th – PSK Instructors Chuck Prentiss and Harvey Hughett
The Nova School Knapping Class March 5^th – PSK Instructors Jim Smith, Ruthie ‘Mink’ Taylor, Jim Keffer
Cabelas Springfield, OR Knap-in, Springfield, OR - March 16th, hosted by Henry Payne
*Glass Buttes Knap-in, Glass Buttes, OR, March 23rd - 31st, Facilities provided by Rocky Male
Bellevue College Knapping Demo and Instruction, May 13, 2013, PSK Instructors Joe Higgins, Jim Smith, Jim Keffer, Donn Paris
Evergreen Community College Knapping Class, May 13, 2013, PSK Instructor Mick Hill
*Montana Spring Knap-in , Livingston, MT May 18th & 19th 2013 Hosts Ray Alt and George Bryce
*11th Annual Thomas Hollow Knap-in, Goldendale, WA, May 17th - 19th, hosted by Ed and Loretta Thomas
*8th Annual North Umpqua/Illahee Flats Knap-in, Illahee Flats, OR, May 25th - June 2nd - Hosts Brad Baughman, Jim Hopper and Dan Lusby
*2nd Annual Tri-Cities Memorial Day Knap-in, Richland, WA, May 25th - 27th, hosted by Greg Greger
*3rd Annual Bitterroot Valley Knap-in, Bitterroot Valley, MT, June 20^th - 25th, hosted by Richard and Joan Urata
Cub Scout Day Camp Jamboree - Alpine District , Chief Seattle Council – Participants – Joe Higgins, Donn Paris, Jim Keffer
Fort Knapadonia Knap-in Aug 12^th - 18^th Hosts Joe and Sunny Higgins
*1^st Annual Sammamish Knap-in Aug 29^th – Sep 1^st – Hosts Jim and Beverly Keffer
*2^nd Annual North Columbia Knap-in – Host Patrick Farneman
*3^rd Annual Kittitas Valley's Fall Gathering of Stone Age Craftsmen (Ellensburg Knap-in) – Host Jim Baugh
*17^th Annual Millersylvania Knap-in Nov 2^nd & 3^rd – Hosts Mick and Holly Hill
*Ft Knapadonia Weekly Knap-in Every Wednesday – Host Joe Higgins
*Sammamish Weekly Knap-in – Every Friday – Host Jim Keffer
*Tri-Cities Bi-Monthly Knap-in – 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month – Host Frank Omstead, Co-host Marvin Barger.

Update on the Website

Well, we’ve passed the 35,000 ‘unique visitors’ mark, up 25,000 from just the last issue of SPALLS. We’ve also had almost more 3 MILLION hits! A ‘unique visitor’ is one that has not visited the website in the past. Many people visit the website more than once as evidence in the more than 3,000,000 hits! And we’ve had visitors from 135 different countries. The number of people visiting and the number of pages accessed (hits) is growing each month.

We’re now up to 60 member ‘Art Galleries’. I’d like to encourage every member to contribute to the website. If you have photos of your knapping and/or ‘Paleo Art’, email them to me and I’ll create your very own art gallery on the PSK Website.

The ‘Knapper Recipe’ section continues to grow – check out the latest recipes from Warren ‘Smitty’ Smith – Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas and Chili Rellano Casserole!

We’ve also added a new section, PSK Humor prompted by contributions by Dave Rauschenberg and Mick Hill!

The Knappable Rock in the PNW section is off to a SLOOOOWWWW start – so far only Emory Coons has contributed!

The ‘Lost and Found’ Section has already paid dividends – the owners of several ‘found items’ were located and the items were returned.

If you lose or find something at one of our knap-ins just contact the webmaster and I’ll include it!

The ‘Interesting Stuff’ sections even more new articles and information.

Website Funding

Our current web hosting contract for the website expired in September of 2013. I p renewed the contract for a cost of $180 for three years (up slightly from the introductory price of $150). I also renewed the contract with an outside service to monitor and protect our website from hackers for $99/year.

The website is paid for by voluntary contributions, usually at the knap-ins. However, covering the cost of the knap-in has greater priority to make sure to donate to cover their costs first.

I’ve also refined our back-up procedures. Not only do we do periodic backups but I maintain a complete copy of every page on the site on a separate drive.

NEXT SPALLS ISSUE:

The next SPALLS issue will be in February, 2014, following Dave Pehling’s Winter Break/Cabin Fever Knap-in. The weather’s finally great, so go to the knap-ins!

Other items of interest:

Obsidian Sources (Worldwide): http://www.obsidianlab.com/sourcecatalog/s_home.html

Obsidian Sources (Western U.S. - (Northwest Research Obsidian Studies Laboratory) http://www.obsidianlab.com/gis_sources.html

Rock Collecting Regulations Links:

WA and Oregon Rock Collecting Guide - http://pugetsoundknappers.com/how_to/rock_collecting_Guide_WA-OR.html

BLM Glass Buttes Handout - http://pugetsoundknappers.com/how_to/BLM_Glass_Buttes_Handout_4-09.html

MAYBE OF INTEREST:

Website for Artifact and Archeological Books

This website has Artifact and Archeological Books and Videos for sale.

Go to: http://www.hothemhouse.com/ .

Check out the Arrowhead Forum! http://arrowheadology.com/forums/

Society of Primitive Technology (SPT) http://www.primitive.org/ The purpose of the Society of Primitive Technology is to promote the practice and teaching of aboriginal skills; to foster communication between teachers and practitioners; to set standards for authenticity, ethics and quality. Publishes the Bulletin of Primitive Technology

TARP

Knappers-R-Us

Here’s another e-group for knappers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/

Flintknappers Digest

Another Egroup called Flintknapper’s Digest: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/

Lithic Casting Lab

Anyone who wants to replicate certain styles of points (Flake patterns, thickness, convexity, length, and width), you can purchase castings of artifacts from Lithic Casting Lab. http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/

Paleo Planet

Primitive Technology discussions, including flintknapping. www.PaleoPlanet.net.

SPALLS

James C. Keffer

23811 NE 14th St

Sammamish, WA 98074

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