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Winter 2016, Volume 1Winter 2016, Volume 1

“Guns & Their Inventors”2016 Display Show Theme

“Guns & Their Inventors”2016 Display Show Theme

NEXT TWO MEETINGS: Jan. 9-10, 2016 & March 12-13, 2016, Roberts CentreNEXT TWO MEETINGS: Jan. 9-10, 2016 & March 12-13, 2016, Roberts Centre

We are deeply saddened to report that Past Presi-dent and Honorary Life Member Ronald T. Clark passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on November 14, 2015. Ron served as president 1988-1989 at the age of only 47 making him one of the youngest presidents of The Ohio Gun Collectors Association.

Ron got involved in OGCA as a student at Ohio State University, and had many great stories about meetings at nearby Veterans Me-morial Hall. He became a direc-tor in 1979 and has always been a steadfast, no compromise sup-porter of the Second Amendment. During his presidency OGCA left Columbus due to the assault rifle ban and Ron was among those who fought the anti-gun sentiment and worked to find a new meeting hall large enough to accommodate the associa-tion which became the I-X Center.

Ron claimed to be an accumulator, not a collec-tor, but was partial to Colt pocket automatics, early Ruger pistols and old Smith & Wessons. He was also an avid knife collector, particularly fond

of Buck knives and became friends with the Buck family whose Christian beliefs fell in line with his Mormon faith.

Ron was an industrial engineer retired from Delco Corporation. In more recent years he served the local school system as a bus driver and study hall mon-itor and loved the kids. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the Army, and has been on OGCA’s Veterans Affairs Committee every year since it was formed including most recently as Advisor. In ad-dition, he helped form the OGCA Civil Rights Defense Fund and has served as Chairman and Trustee for over 16 years.

Ron was politically active and in-volved in the pro-gun community. He taught CCW classes, and was a

member of the Board of Directors of the Greene County Fish and Game. Ron’s wife, Loretta, is also an active participant in the OGCA and works out front in Membership Applications. Our hearts go out to Loretta, their children, grand-children and the entire Clark family. Thank you to all the wonderful friends and family who visited Ron’s Memorial Table at the November meeting.

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Inside PageDisplay Show & Banquet 3 Great Advice From WACA 4 Sponsoring Friends 5 Member Benefits 5 The CMP 6Forgotten Winchester 7Successful PAC Raffle 8Dues & Tables Reminders 9Deyo Aiming for Olympics 11Lee McFadden Remembered 11Next OGCA Express 11Safety Reminders 12OGCA Member Spotlight 12Guest Pass Forms 11Table Form 13Passages 15AFFILIATED WITH THE NRA AND CMP

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Robert Ray Preston FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Charles D. Rush SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Fred L. Kolb SECRETARY

James W. Tekavec

TREASURER Cecil Parker

DIRECTORS 2016-2017-2018

Sherman M. Kirkland, III David H. Peterson Christopher Rohal

2015-2016-2017 Frank Becker, Jr.

Thomas E. Bowersox Larry “Sparky” Clark

2014-2015-2016 Terrie L. Hill

Timothy D. Inwood Charles D. Metcalf

Director EmeritusFrank Kern

BUSINESS OFFICE OGCA, P.O. Box 670406

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067-0406

Laura Knotts, Business Mgr. PH: (330) 467-5733 Fax: (330) 467-5793

Email: ogca@ogca.com Web: www.ogca.com

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(Know Your guests and InForm them oF the rules!)

Former “First Lady” Myrtle E. Parker loved life, and loved OGCA. She was a Patron member of the NRA, Life member of the OGCA, and an avid firearm collector. A defender of the U.S. Con-stitution, she believed the only laws we have ever needed were the Ten Com-mandments and the original Bill of Rights.

Myrtle was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Clearfield Co., PA, and was valedictorian of the class of 1952 at Clearfield High School. She attended Penn State, Rensselaer Polytechnic, and Baldwin-Wallace, studying mathematics and psychology. Her com-puter systems career spanned five decades, from analog computers of the 1950’s through super mainframes, to micro systems, to network man-agement.

Myrtle never met a stranger, and was comfort-able in any social or professional environment. She was at ease talking politics with a U.S. Sen-

ator or comforting a lost child. A recurring theme from friends and fellow members is, “She made you feel like the most important person in the room.”

Everyday was an adven-ture for Myrtle. She was

up for trying anything and was an accomplished

spinner, weaver, basket maker, shooter, antiques collector, equestrian, and teacher. Her interests and zest for life had no bounds.

She’s been described as “beautiful, elegant and proper” and at the same time exuded warmth, joy and positivity. Myrtle was an incredibly compas-sionate mother, grandmother, and wife, and was loved by all who had the good fortune to have known her. She passed from this earth at age 80 on Sept. 26, 2015. It is up to her many friends and fellow members to carry her warmth and light on in this world.

In LovIng MeMory of MyrtLe eMILy Parker

Myrtle Parker at a recent OGCA banquet with Cecil Parker, Treasurer and Past President

ronaLd t. CLark reMeMbered for 37 years of servICe

Ron Clark at a recent meeting.

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Display show Theme To aTTracT wiDe VarieTy of hisTory Buffs anD collecTors

David M. Rachwal is a full time profes-sional firearms dealer-owner of Hand-gunsoftheworld.com. He has been a Life Member of OGCA since 1979 and a member since 1976. David is also a Life Member of the MAAC (Michigan Antique arms Collectors), CCA (Colt Collectors Association), NRA and OVMS (Ohio Val-ley Military Society). He is a Member of AS of AC (American Society of Arms Collectors), NAPCA (National Automatic Pistols Collectors Association) and S&W Collectors Association. David is a con-tributing editor to many firearms refer-ence books.

Jim Curlovic has been on the Win-chester Arms Collectors Board of Direc-tors since 2011 and has been serving as 2nd VP for the past two years. Prior to that he served on two other collector or-ganization boards. He has also been a displayer of firearms since the late 1970’s and has won numerous awards through-out the country. Jim has judged for the NRA and the Winchester Arms Collectors and is presently serving as judge orga-nizer/advisor for the Winchester Arms Collectors’ Cody and Midwestern shows. He’s a 30-year OGCA member, a Patron member of the NRA, and is a member of, and supports, many other gun clubs.

Philip Schreier is Senior Curator for the NRA’s National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA where he has worked over 26 years. He is a historian and author whose features have appeared in numerous magazines. Phil has appeared in dozens of episodes of firearms related television programs for cable TV and was keynote speaker at three of our Annual Member Recognition Banquets. A Life member, Phil has graciously served as a Display Show Judge numerous times in the 19 years in which they have been held. He brings expertise, professionalism and constant improvement to the challenging process.

Plans are under way for the 2016 Annual Display Show and we would like to introduce our three judge panel for May 7-8, 2016 annual event: Jim Curlovic, David Rachwal, and Philip Shreier. If we combined the gun knowledge of all three of these gentlemen we could have a whole other season long TV show that Phil Schreier could host! Please take some time to read their bios. I think you will agree we have the best men for the job!

meeT our 2016 Display show JuDges

Before our time the food sup-ply was obtained by primitive weapons and methods and many battles were fought with the same. Throughout history one tried to improve upon those weapons. Then the day came when some-one invented what we now know as a gun.

“Guns and their Inventors” is the theme of our upcoming Display Show May 7 – 8, 2016. We know many of the manufacturer’s that produce the guns we collect...but who actually invented it and its many components? You will see a few familiar faces on the cover of this news-letter but hundreds of others have played a role in the creation, innovation, design and development of firearms and we hope this year’s theme inspires a wide variety of in-teresting displays!

It’s that time again! Calling all members to participate in the Annual Display Show Competition May 7-8, 2016 at the Roberts Center in Wilmington Ohio. Time is pass-

ing quickly and May will be here before you know it so start building that display. The theme is sure to attract those of you inter-ested in history, invention and engineering. It brings to mind several previous displays including the 2005 Featured Display by Richard L. Baird (above) who is a walking encyclopedia on inventor, John Browning. Incidentally, an entire display show could be dedicated to just Browning or Garand not to mention Kalishnikov or Schmeisser!

There are a large number of award catego-ries, and thousands in CASH prizes not to mention 3 Minuteman Freedom Bronzes val-

ued at $4,000 each. Here’s the catch - you must contact us for a Display Show Infor-mation Packet. Call, fax, email or write us today.

The Annual Member Rec-ognition Banquet will be held Saturday evening, May 7th right on site in the lobby of the Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre. We are planning a

comfortable and casual affair this year which will make for

a great weekend. Look for updates in the next newsletter.

Richard L. Baird in 2005 with “The Guns of John M. Browning.”

Merry Christmas and Safe and

Happy Holidays!

- Robert Ray Preston President

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At our September meeting The Winchester Arms Col-lectors Association (WACA) filled 31 tables with fine Winchester firearms, fascinating memorabilia, and featured 4 displays. After hosting this venerable group 4 years in a row, we have been receiving wonderful feedback and questions from members. Courtesy of WACA, following are great tips on Winchester Fire-arms and much of this advice can apply to other high quality collectible firearms. WACA returns September 9 - 10, 2016 and looks forward to seeing you again in Wilmington, Ohio!

How Can I Tell When My Winchester Was Made?This information is available from various sources including winchestercollector.org and the factory records at the Cody Firearms Museum. Not all Win-chester records are readily available and in that case further research from other sources may be required.

Does My Winchester Have Collector Value? All Winchesters, including commemoratives, are col-lectable.

What determines the value of my Winchester? “You never pay too much for a Winchester–sometimes you

simply buy them a little early“…George Madis

Rarity – A collectable firearm’s value will generally be increased in inverse proportion to the number of piec-es manufactured along with any rare special-ordered features it may have.Originality – The piece must have all of the attributes of the weapon as it was received from the factory when new. Refinished steel and/or wood surfaces, altered components, cut down or replaced barrel, magazine, stock, replaced screws, etc., will materially diminish collector value.Desirability – The model and configuration has a large im-pact on the gun’s desirability and therefore its value: i.e.: a Henry versus a Winchester – Lee model. Also, certain features are desirable and will

sometimes even outweigh rarity. A .44 caliber rifle or carbine will always be valued higher than the .38 caliber which will always be valued higher than a .32 caliber Winchester with all other features being the same. An octagon barreled, full magazine, crescent butt configuration will always have greater market value than a round barreled, half magazine shotgun butt configuration with all other attributes and features being equal.Condition – Most dealers agree that condition is what sells in today’s market place. Values will span a 10 fold range depending on the percentage of original condition. A piece that is in 100% original condition will be worth at least 10 times more than a piece that is in 10% original condition. However, this value equa-tion is not linear. The value increase between an 85% piece and a 95% piece being significantly greater than 10%!Age – the older the piece the greater the value giv-en similar model characteristics. A First model 1873 Winchester will always be worth more than a Second model which will always be worth more than a Third model having the same condition and factory specifi-

cations. An antique (pre-1899) will be worth more than a non-antique (post-1898).Factory Documentation – Factory records which list a gun’s configuration are available only within certain serial ranges. Generally, but not in all cases, a Win-chester which falls into the documented (or “letter-able”) serial range has more value than an identical piece which is outside the range.Historical Significance – A piece with authentic documentation evidencing a role in an historical event will always have significantly more value than a simi-lar piece w/o historical significance. Values can be increased as much as 100 fold. An 1873 Springfield carbine worth $2,500 might bring $250,000 if it can be documented as being present in the Custer fight at the Little Big Horn River in 1876. However, historical documentation is difficult to prove and can be faked easier than physically altering the weapon itself!Provenance – A firearm that has an irrefutable record of ownership will have more value than an identical piece without such provenance and the more promi-nent the former owners, the more the value.Current Market – Collector likes and dislikes vary over time. Some items which were most desirable last year may give way to different items this year. This is the least predictable and most difficult factor in de-termining the value of any collector piece. The high end collector fraternity can be very thinly populated at times. It only takes two collectors to escalate prices at auction to astronomical heights making recent auction results a poor guideline.

Complicating the process is the fact that the weight given to each of the above factors will vary by model and by manu-facturer which makes it impossible to condense these factors to a uni-versal mathematical equation.

Continued on page 8.

At the Sept. 2015 meeting (clockwise): Cody Firearms Museum Records Specialist, Jessica Bennett and her father John Bennett; WACA Display com-petition Second Place winner, Tom Tomlinson with “Winchester Universal Big Game Rifle”; First place winner “Civil War Henry Rifles” by Art This; Outstanding Display winner, Tim Tomlinson’s “The Evolving Model 1873”; and OGCA President Robert Ray President who received WACA’s Best

Single Weapon Display for “Winchester 1885 Rifles”

greaT aDVice from our guesTs: The winchesTer arms collecTors associaTion

CodyFirearmsMuseum

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Benefits of Membership

Free admission to six meetings per 1. year for you, your spouse and any minor children or grandchildren. (They do NOT need guest passes and are eligible for a family badge at no ad-ditional cost under your membership. Personally bring them with you to the Membership Services Desk on their first visit to a meeting.)

Invite up to four guests to a meeting. 2.

Rent trade or display table space. 3.

Four newsletters to keep you up to 4. date, plus two interim reminder mail-ings per year.

Vote in director elections, Annual 5. Display Show competitions and OGCA constitution and membership matters.

CMP and NRA affiliate. Only mem-6. bers of CMP affiliated organizations can purchase surplus rifles, parts or ammunition from the CMP. (See next page for more details.)

Educational opportunities to learn 7. from veteran collectors from 50 states and 17 countries. Over 90 firearms books have been written by current members.

The satisfaction of knowing your 8. involvement supports the fight for fire-arm freedoms, youth shooting/educa-tion, veteran and military causes and the study and preservation of historical and collectible arms.

Blue Book discounts and access 9. to limited online research.

10. Regular members (a member for over one year) may also sponsor individuals for membership and become a Life member. 11. Ohio members may run for Director after 5 years.

Do you have a friend who might like to join The Ohio Gun Collectors Association? Bring them as a guest to one of the meet-ings and they can apply in person.

Your friend will need two non-probation-ary members (sponsors who have been a member for over one year) to sign their application and one of the signers must be physically present when they drop off the application at the Applications Desk at any meeting they attend. Applications are not accepted by mail and instructions can be found on the back of the membership ap-plication form available to guests.

For security reasons, guests are limited to 2 visits per life (since March ‘07). If your guest would like to join, they must do so at their 1st or 2nd visit. Guests are permitted to buy and sell firearms in compliance with the law and OGCA rules.

Guests (with a guest pass on) may pick up an application at the meeting at the Infor-mation, Applications or Guest Pass Desks. Or, if the member sends in for a guest badge far enough in advance of the next meeting, a membership application will au-tomatically be mailed to the member with the processed guest badge.

When a new membership application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Screening and Enforcement Committee and Board of Directors, and his/her name will go out to the membership. Applicants will be voted in by the membership at the NEXT meeting (in about 2 months) at ap-proximately 10 AM on Saturday morning and will be announced over the sound sys-tem.

After acceptance as a new member, your friend may pick up his membership cre-

dentials (if present af-ter the vote) or they will be mailed to him/her. They will begin receiv-ing newsletter/meeting announcements, includ-ing registration forms for tables/guests, roughly 3 months from the time of

applying depending on the meeting dates. For example, an applicant at the Novem-ber meeting will be voted in at the January meeting and will receive the March news-letter mailing approximately mid-February.

Guest passes can be found on page 11 of your current newsletter, and copies can be picked up by members at the Information or Guest Pass desk. Simply follow the in-structions on the back of the form. Cost is $10 per guest (waived for minors). Mem-bers are limited to four guests per meeting but requests to bring additional guests are welcome.

Application Fees Vary by Time of Year and do not include the $10 Guest Pass:

Jan. - March: $40 includes one-time $10 application fee and dues thru the end of THIS year.

April - July: $30 includes one-time $10 ap-plication fee and dues thru the end of THIS year.

Aug. - December: $40 includes one-time $10 application fee and dues thru the end of NEXT year.

sponsoring frienDs for ogca memBership

Most important thing about OGCA over the years... KNOWLEDGE! Guns are one thing, but what you can learn form members is a lot more! ~Roger E. Clapper

A gun show in which you can find just about anything you might be looking to acquire relative to guns and miss-ing parts. Also, an organization that strives to preserve the integrity of gun

collecting. ~Kenneth Croner

The people are so friendly. When you walk up to a table and ask a question, you see the difference between a collectors show and

an average gun show. They want to tell you about whats on their

table! ~ Carl Apfel

I am proud to be a Life Member in the Greatest gun Collectors

Organization in the USA. ~James J. Milano

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Mail Order for Members Anywhere in the USA

The CMP sales catalog is a wealth of information and is currently available only online. If ordering via mail, you will complete an order form indicating the type and grade of rifle(s) you desire. For more information, visit www.thecmp.org or www.odcmp.com; or call (888) 267-0796 or write: CMP, P.O. Box 576, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Visit http://thecmp.org/cmp_sa;es/rifle_sales/ordering-information

For many thousands of members in Ohio and northern states, the CMP North Store is located on the shores of Lake Erie, just west of Port Clinton, 80-miles from Cleveland or 40 miles from Toledo. Port Clinton, Ohio at Camp Perry, Bldg 2500. GPS Address: 2500 Davey Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/cmp-stores for directions and holiday hours.

Phone: (419) 635-2141 ext 615 or 617Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(Do not bring weapons on base and be prepared to show I.D. at checkpoint.)

For members located in the southestern part of the country, CMP South in Anniston, AL is located in the foothills of the Appalachians near U.S. Interstate 20, 90-miles from Atlanta, Georgia or 65 miles from Birmingham.

3016 Red Morris Parkway, Anniston, AL 36207 Phone: (256) 835-8455 ext 338 Hours: Thursday - Saturday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SOUTH STORE ANNISTON, AL

NORTH STORE CAMP PERRY, OH

Over 15,000 members are

within a 4 hour drive to one of only

two CMP stores in the entire country - Camp

Perry OH!

RACK GRADE: (Fair) Most of these rifles have been refinished or rebuilt at least once while in military service and will likely have some parts from other manufacturers. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the finish; there may be some minor pitting on the metal parts; wood will be basi-cally sound but may be well used with minor hair-line cracks, poor fit, and many digs, scratches and gouges; wood may not match in color, type of wood or condition. These rifles may have some foreign parts and wood may be Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety. Rifles do not have import marks. Bores will be generally good with only minor imperfections; the barrel crown may be nicked, and the muzzle may gauge more than “3” on muzzle gauge. The Throat Erosion will gauge more than “5”. The overall appear-ance and condition of the rack grade will generally be rougher than any other grade. FIELD GRADE: (Fair to Good) Same as above ex-cept “fair to good condition” and Throat Erosion will gauge less than 5 – well within US Army standards. Do not expect rifles in mint condition in this grade.SERVICE GRADE: (Good to Very Good) Less wear and better appearance than Field or Rack Grades. Good to very good condition. Rifle wear

will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the parkerized finish. There may be some minor pitting on the metal parts. Wood will be either Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety and will be basically sound but may have minor hairline cracks, dings, scratches and gouges. Wood may not match in color or type of wood. Wood may be of new production on Service Grade Garands. Bores will be generally good with only minor imperfections. The barrel crown may be nicked, but the muzzle will gauge "3 or less" and the throat erosion will gauge less than 5.

CMP SPECIAL: (Excellent) CMP's new grade of M1 Garand. This rifle consists of a new production stock and handguard set with CMP cartouche, a new pro-duction barrel and new web sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture. CORRECT GRADE: (Very Good to Excellent) Sim-ilar to the Service Grade but will show less wear and use. Correct Grade rifles will have all correct parts for the date of manufacture with 80% or better over-all original metal finish. The stock and handguards will be of walnut and correct for the rifle but will have some dings, dents, scratches and marring of the wood finish. Stocks will have the appropriate original inspector's cartouche. The rifle bore will be very good with no significant defects and with a throat erosion of less than 4 and a muzzle wear of 2 or less. This grade is rare and is only available occasionally in limited quantities. Because of the scarcity of these rifles, they will only be sold on the CMP auction site at cmpauction.thecmp.org.COLLECTOR GRADE: (Excellent) Collector Grade Rifles show almost no wear or use and have 95% or better overall original metal finish. Rifle bores are ex-cellent with throat erosion under 3 and muzzle wear of 2 or less. Collector Grade rifles have all original parts as they came from the manufacturer. Wood will have a few handling marks and minor dings and scratches. Stocks have the appropriate inspector's cartouche. Data sheets prepared by CMP armorers are included in the butt trap of each Collector Grade Rifle. Excellent condition - little or no use. Limited quantities are occasionally available. Because of the scarcity of these rifles, they will only be sold on the CMP auction site at cmpauction.thecmp.org.

cmp garanD graDing criTeria

sTores of The cmp (ciVilian marksmanDhip program)how your

memBership can Qualify you To Buy cmp surplus rifles

In case you didn’t know, your OGCA mem-bership plus CCW license (or other proof of shooting experience) qualifies you for purchasing M1 Garands, .22 caliber and other surpluss rifles on occasion, parts and ammunition through the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program).

Collectors of vintage military rifles travel from all over the country to scour the racks at the two physical CMP stores, CMP-North in Ohio and CMP-South in Alabama. How lucky we are to have a store within a short distance of thousands of members. In fact, we estimate over 15,000 members are within a 4 hour drive to the CMP store at Port Clinton/Camp Perry.

To purchase a rifle from the CMP you must supply a) proof of U.S. citizenship, b) proof of age (i.e.drivers license), c) proof of membership in a CMP-affiliated club (show your wallet card and photocopy your badge) d) clear a NICS check, and e) proof of marksmanship activity or other CMP-approved firearms-related activity such as your CCW permit; proof of ac-tive duty or retired military service; or law enforcement training. The marksmanship requirement is waived for those 60 years and older and for those with certain dis-abilities.

Sales help fund youth shooting and other important causes.

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Our ears perk up when we hear about old guns being found especially when it is on social media. If you visited the Cody Firearms Museum table at the September meeting you may have heard that, in fact, an old Winchester 1873 turned up under a tree. Upon her return to Wyoming, Re-cords Specialist Jessica Bennett of the museum was kind enough to give us the full scoop.

In November 2014, archaeologists at Great Basin National Park unexpectedly stumbled upon a man-made artifact lean-ing against a tree: a 132-year-old Win-chester Model 1873 lever action rifle. Park employees posted a photograph of the rifle on the Park’s Facebook page. The post asked, “Can you find the man-made object in this image?” That one question sparked a media sensation, and the “Forgotten Winchester,” as some have called it, went viral online and attracted considerable na-tional attention.

“The Winchester Model 1873 alone may be the most iconic western firearm of all time,” says Curator Ashley Hlebinsky of the Firearms Museum. “This is especially true of its marketing slogan, ‘The Gun that Won the West.’ With all it’s been through, this particular gun has certainly carried on that legend.” Park employees found the rifle—exposed

to sun, wind, snow, and rain—leaning against a tree among some junipers in the park. The cracked wood stock, now weath-ered to gray, and the brown rusted barrel blended into the colors of the old juniper tree in a remote rocky outcrop, keeping the rifle camouflaged for more than a century.

“The workers just happened to notice the rifle under the tree,” said Great Basin’s Interpretation Chief Nichole Andler in an interview with KSL-TV of Salt Lake. “It looked like someone propped it up there, sat down to have lunch, and got up to walk off without it. It was one of those things, sort of the everyman’s rifle.” Next, Park officials drove with the gun-in-case to the Center’s Cody Firearms Mu-seum in Cody, Wyoming, for conservation and identification, as the Center holds the manufacturing records for Winchester fire-arms. When the rifle arrived, the wood was flaking and stained by white salts. One of the first steps of Conservator Beverly Per-kins, Hlebinsky, and Curatorial Assistant Dan Brumley was to “admit” the firearm

to neighboring West Park Hospital’s radiology depart-ment for x-rays. The images quickly assured the Center’s employees that the gun was not loaded, but did have a cartridge in the trap of the butt stock. The door to the butt stock was loos-ened with a drop of penetrating oil, and the object was removed and iden-tified as a Union Metallic Cartridge Company .44 WCF cartridge, dated 1887 – 1911. To stop further flaking of the wood, Perkins used an adhesive (2% Klucel G hydroxypropylcellulose) mixed in distilled water and ethanol.

“Why would you leave your rifle and

not come back for it?” Hlebinsky asks. “How many years was it hidden? Why was it left leaning against a tree? We here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and the staff at Great Basin are both asking the same questions. The mysteries surround-ing this Winchester 1873 have truly fueled its popularity.”

Hlebinsky encourages individuals to weigh in on how the Great Plains rifle came to rest for 132 years before workers discov-ered it. “What do you think happened?” she asks. “Enter 210 at iscout.bbcw.org to tell us why you think this rifle was left out in nature.”

The Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle unearthed at Nevada’s Great Basin National Park was on display in the Cody

Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West until this past fall. But, don’t worry, you still have the chance to see this mysterious 1873 in 2016 at the Great Basin National Park in Baker, NV where they will have it on display in highlight of their celebration of the parks 30th Anniversary and the 100th An-niversary of the National Park Service.

“forgoTTen winchesTer”

The Winchester 1873 propped against a juniper tree in Great Basin National Park where it went undiscovered for

132 years.

“Admitted” for x-rays at a local hospital.

Close up the head of the cartridge found in the butt stock.

The 1873 Winchester exhibit at the Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.

Cody Firearms Museum Curator Ashley Hlebinksy taking a first look at the rifle

upon arrival to the center.

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A big THANK YOU! - OGCA members and guests. The 2015 PAC raffle was again a suc-cess!

Your understanding of the need for support-ing political candidates, state, federal and other public office holders who are actively working pro 2nd Amendment make these raffle efforts a success. The 2015 raffle sold approximately 4000 tickets.

The candidates who in 2015 received cam-paign support approved by the OGCA PAC were as follows:

John Husted, Ohio Sec. of State Mike DeWine, Ohio Att. GeneralDave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State

US Senator, Rob PortmanGov. J Kasich /Lt. Gov. M Taylor

Congressman, Pat TiberiCongressman, Bob Gibbs State Senator, Larry Obhof

Sheriff S Sheldon, Richland County Keith Faber, Pres. Ohio Senate

This is an in-between year and the OGCA PAC is at this point focusing on candidates for 2016 - 2018.

The Ohio Gaming Commission mandates disbursing 50% of the raffle proceeds to 501-

C3 legal recipients. They were as follows: NRA Gun Collectors Endowment Fund, Buckeye Firearms, US Air Force Museum Foundation, US Army Historical Foundation and OGCA Civil Rights Defense Fund. Congratulations to the raffle prize winners! They are: 1st prize - Pre Ban H-Bar, John Buckingham; 2nd prize - German Walther PP, Dan Leesburg; 3rd prize - Browning Tar-get Pistol, Joyce Naelitz; 4th prize - OGCA Knife Set, Michael Gorius; 5th prize - OGCA Jacket & Cap, Ernie Patterson.

Thank you again,

Frank BeckerPAC Chairman

Betty Hill draws the winning tickets!

Frank and Erna Becker of OGCA PAC thank you for your continued support and dona-tions to protect firearm freedoms!

Consider donating a collectible, antique or new gun/weapon for PAC’s 2016 rifle.

NEW ITEMS at the PAC table. The pop-ular OGCA Sheriff badge is now also available in a key chain. Get yours be-fore they are gone, for just a donation of $5.00. There is also a new OGCA win-dow decal and patch. This is a great way to show you’re a member of one of the best gun collector organizations around. Get either one for a donation of $3.00.

anoTher successful pac raffle - Thank you for your supporT!

How Much Is My Winchester Worth? When you have your Winchester appraised for insur-ance, estate purposes or if you may wish to sell the firearm, seek the advice of an experienced and knowl-edgeable Winchester collector or dealer who has no conflict of interest in providing such an appraisal (avoid “the fox guarding the hen house” situation). WACA members and member/dealers are always good place to start. All appraisals should be in writing on the appraiser’s letterhead and based on a physi-cal examination of the gun. Values are usually stated as a price range verses a specific amount. In reality, the value of any collectable firearm is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it and on the day it is sold.

Does My Winchester Have Any Historical Significance?

It is impossible to know the historical significance on the vast majority of Winchesters; however, there are some documented. Factory records on file at the Cody Firearms Museum generally do not list where the Winchester was shipped or to whom it was sold. This information is primarily found from other sources. An affidavit from a “John Doe” may not be the most reliable (or accepted) source when determining his-torical information and should be considered only as a first step in the research required. There are numer-ous books relating to collecting Winchesters offered at our online General Store, or at most on-line and retail booksellers.

Why Is Buying A Winchester A Good Investment? While the stock market has its ups and downs, it is the opinion of most collectors that Winchesters seem only to increase in value. In addition to the pride of own-ership factor, many collectors view their Winchester collections as their “401(k)”.

What Should I Look For In Buying A Winchester? While there is no substitute for years of hands-on experience, valuable knowledge can be gained by reading books on Winchesters. The single most com-prehensive book is The Winchester Book by George Madis, available at most on-line and retail booksellers. Other excellent, more specialized books are available as well. Experienced collectors own every book avail-able on Winchesters.

Why Should I Join WACA? Education is the key to collecting success. In this regard, it would be reason enough to join WACA to receive our quarterly magazine alone; but there are many other member benefits.

Visit winchestercollector.org for more information or stop by and visit them at the September ‘16 meeting.

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As previously announced, the American Thompson Association will be among our guests for the July 16-17, 2016 meeting, alongside The Ruger Owner and Collectors Association.

The American Thompson Association was formed in 2005 to promote the collecting and documenting of the history of the Thomp-son Submachinegun. Members of the as-sociation have written books and articles on

all aspects of the Thompson, and have had them published in several national and in-ternational publications. This includes for-mer OGCA Director Tracie Hill who is the author of, The Ultimate Thompson Book and Thompson the American Legend; The First Submachinegun, as well as contributor to the video, “Tales of the Gun; The Tommy Gun.”

Tracie encourages you to bring out your

Thompson's and other machineguns to the July 2016 meeting. Members wishing to bring Class III items will need a form from Second Vice President Fred Kolb. See him in advance at his tables at J 4-5 or call him at 937-289-1333.

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Members Brad Deyo, and Richard Peck have high hopes for their son and grandson, 17 year old Tyler Deyo who is one step closer toward his goal of going to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a competing athlete. This past June at the Nation-al Olympic Shotgun Cham-pionships held in Colorado, Tyler competed in the Men’s Double Trap shooting event and quickly advanced to the finals on his first day of competition. A month later he went back to Colorado for the National Junior Olym-

pic Shotgun Championships. Tyler competed in the double-trap category and placed fourth overall and won first place in the J-2 (ages

15-17) division, and was ap-pointed to the National Ju-nior Olympic Squad. Tyler also went to the Florida and Georgia State Junior Olympic Shotgun Champi-onships and took first place overall at both events for men’s double-trap. For more information or to support this young shooter you may contact Brad Deyo

at 740-967-7942.

Thank you to all who paid their dues so far. We need and appreciate your sup-port! Annual Dues Statements were sent to all members in October with the Novem-ber interim mailing. You do not need your statement in order to pay your dues. If your 2016 dues are due please pay by 12/31/15. However, note that 2015 badges are good throughout the January 9-10, 2016 meeting.

1-year dues: $401-year Active Duty Military: Free3-year dues: $95 (saves $15)5-year dues: $150 (saves $50)Life Membership: $700Senior Life (Age 65 and older): $400

Mail to: OGCA P.O. Box 670406, Sagamore hills, OH 44067

(Allow 3-6 weeks processing.)

New installment Plan for Life Dues: Those wishing to become a Life Member now have the option for a short term payment plan.

For Life Installment Plan the total is $700 with a $450 initial payment (cash, check or credit card) and the balance of $250 spread out over 5 automatic credit card payments of $50.00 each, every 30 days. For Senior Life Installment Plan the total is $400 with a $250 initial payment (cash check or credit card) and the balance of $150 spread out over 5 automatic credit card payments of $30.00 each, every 30 days. Proof of age is required, and members may purchase Sr. Life anytime during the year that you will be turning 65.Take advantage of the Installment Life plan

online at wwww.ogca.com, in person at the show or by con-tacting the Business Office at (330) 467-5733.

Pay Your Dues Online, 24/7 at www.ogca.com.

Select the “Pay Dues Here” link. Visa, Master Card, or Discover.

Former OGCA Internal Security, Lee Ed-ward McFadden Age 80 passed away Sep-tember 2, 2015. He started with security during the Veteran Memorial days and was Head of Security for many years prior to Mark George. Lee retired after 25 years of service as a police officer with the Co-lumbus Police Department and is a former Military Police Officer in the United States Army. Lee was a long time member of the Columbus Emerald Society and Columbus Charity Newsies. Lee will be remembered by his many friends at OGCA for his unique sense of humor, and we will not forget his deep, booming voice that would resonate clear across the meeting hall with or without a microphone!

lee mcfaDDen rememBereD

Lee McFadden, center, among OGCA Security Guards in the early 90’s in-cluding Mark George, Richard Moore Jr, Don Hoculi, and the late Mike George.

memBer Tyler Deyo is seTTing his sighTs on 2020 olympics

Dues reminDer & new life memBership paymenT plan

conVenienT opTions for renTing TaBles (BuT Do noT Delay)

NEXT OGCA EXPRESS MAY 7, 2016

Look for a reservation form in the next newsletter (Spring, Volume 2)

SAVE THE DATE!

Meeting Dates

* May - Banquet and Display Show* Nov. - Director Elections

Regular Tables: Upcoming meetings will fill up fast so take advantage of the many con-venient options for reserving tables before they sell out. Regular tables can be rented for $80 per table, and a form can be found on page 13. Or, see “Annual 2016 Tables” below for special pricing. Regular (non-an-nual) tables can be rented via mail, phone or in person at the Tables Desk. Plus, members may now reserve tables for up to two meet-ings at a time. Simply check the box at the top of Table Application for the show(s) for which you are renting tables. To be added to the “Table Application Email List” email ogca@ogca.com and we will automatically email the form to you 5-6 weeks prior to each meeting.

AnnualTables: 2016 Annual Tables are on sale now at a discounted rate of $70 per table x 6 meetings = $420 per table which

covers Jan,. thru Nov. For an Annual Form call (330) 467-5733 or email ogca@ogca.com. Return by 12/20/15 so we may send a confirmation for the Jan. meeting. Annual (pre-paid) rental saves $60 per table since the price for regular (non-annual) tables is $10 more. It is also the most convenient way to reserve tables for our many members who set up each show. Note: our Bylaws prohibit subleasing. The cancelation policy for An-nual Tables states a refund of one meeting per year will be made if canceled 8+ days prior to the meeting. (Exceptions beyond 1 refund must be approved by the president and will only be considered for medical or family emergencies.) In fairness to members with regular tables no annual table applica-tions will accepted after the final cut-off of Feb. 28, 2016. Annual Tables rented after Jan. cover March thru Nov. and are $350 (5 meetings x $70 = $350 per table.)

Tyler Deyo (center) with Grand-father Richard Peck (left) and

dad, Brad Deyo.

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You will find 31 year member John Darby at virtually all OGCA meetings For those who do not know our fantastic tenor who leads our National Anthem at the Annual Banquet we are pleased to report that we finally got this unique Life member to tell us his story. Enjoy!

My name is John S. Darby. I am a graduate of Ohio Northern University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in ac-counting. One of my avocations has been music, especially vocal. As a sickly child, I spent many hours in bed listening to and singing along with the thirties and forties music. After entering high school, I joined the mixed chorus, and was pirated into my church choir, and stayed because it came with a free pass to the local movie theater. My senior year I sang with a mixed octet, and took a solo to district contest, because the girl I was dating was my accompanist. We received a superior rating, as did the octet.

My first public performance was March of 1961, where I sang the Lord’s Prayer at my youngest sister’s wedding. When I entered college, my parents insisted that I take voice lessons and join the college choir, and I had a solo in the first Christmas concert. I continued singing with the choir and travelled all over the U.S. and to the Bahamas. I sang with the Lima and Dayton

Symphony Orchestras in Kismet and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra in Turandot.

I took a job in New Orleans, and joined the New Orleans Opera House Association, but due to pressure from home, I returned to finish my degree. I won a contest to sing in New York for the Ted Mack Origi-nal Amateur Hour. Then I toured Europe, and while there sang on the stage of the La Scala Opera House in Milan Italy, and with the gondoliers on the Grand Canal in Venice. When I returned home, I joined the Toledo Opera Company. After moving to Mansfield, I sang with the Symphony Chorus, and later with the Mansfield Choral Society, and the Mans-field Playhouse, and the Galion Community

Chorus. Programs I Have done include Lu-cia de Lammermour, Lohengrin, Faust, The Pearl Fishers, Into the Woods, Brigadoon, The Messiah, Brahams’ Requiem, Seven Last Words of Christ, Der Fliedermsus, and the Misa Criolla. For a time, I was part of a program, Break Forth and Sing: A Sacred Concert, with bass/baritone J. Dalton Derr, performing classical and secular solos and duets. In addition, I have sung the national anthem for the Mansfield Southwest Little League (40 years to this year), National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, and The Ohio Gun Collectors Association. I have sung: in excess of one hundred weddings, at numerous funerals, over thirty churches, and hundreds of birthday songs!

I have been married to my wife, Ruth, for almost 41 years. I have two sons, John R. and Benjamin. I was privileged to sing at John’s wedding last summer and we love our daughter-in-law, Rachel. Music has en-riched my life in countless ways.

John Singing the National Anthem at our Members Recognition Banquet.

ogca memBer spoTlighT - John s. DarBy

Ivory Ban Alert: for infor-mation including how this ef-

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For everyone’s safety, observe all federal firearms laws (see BATF flier enclosed), and safety rules of OGCA. Every firearm accident is avoidable and below are some of the most impor-tant rules to know. We want everyone to enjoy their visit.

No loaded clips. NO LOADED or PRIMED guns or air guns • on the premises. This includes CCWs.

Unload, deactivate, remove clips and magazines before • you leave home.

All firearms/airguns must be tied. (Gun ties are available at • the Gun Tie desk. $.05 each or 20 for $1.00. No one will be denied if you do not have the change.)

All firearms brought to the meeting hall must be pre-• sented at the Gun Tie Desk located at the entrance. If any firearms are taken out of the hall and return, it must be REINSPECTED and RETIED at the Gun Tie Desk.

Never point a firearm in an unsafe direction - act as if all • guns are loaded.

Cameras and recording devices are prohibited without the • permission of the president.

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Get Your Boots! January’s Featured Display is by

Big Irons SASS. Don’t miss it!

Important: Due to tight press deadlines look for last minute news and director

election coverage on the Applicant List.

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Life member., Charles Linville Barnes passed away October 10, 2015. He joined OGCA in 1961 and was also a member the of the NRA. Charles was the owner and op-erator of Barnes Guns and retired in 1983 from General Motors. His friend and mem-ber, Robert Everhart stated “ I met Charlie when I was 17 and he was 27, 53 years ago. Its been a privilege and quite an experience to have know him. An early American fron-tier saying used to vouch for man’s char-acter described Charlie: “He’s good enough to ride the river with.” In fact Charlie was MORE THAN GOOD ENOUGH. He was a truly good person, with a big heart; and hon-est to a fault with impeccable integrity. He was a true friend, customer, and sometimes

business partner. Charlie had a keen wit and was most capable of all manner of SPONTA-NEOUS ERUPTIONS... humorous, or cut-ting. He didn’t have Donald Trump’s money, but he was just as outspoken! He had the uncanny ability to succinctly and accurately boil down complicated issues to a short phrase or sentence. If you knew him, he immensely enjoyed ridiculing himself. How-ever, he was not given to suffering fools or phonies. He was his own man, and a really good man who would have been genuinely embarrassed by the above. In later years, he reveled in masquerading as a crusty cur-mudgeon holding court at the OGCA. We all remember the broken glasses affectation. I’ll miss his humanity forever.”

Thank you to Robert Everhart for summing up what so many of us feel about this witty and unique fifty-five year member.

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Gunmaker and nine-teen year Member, John Edward Maxson, 74, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sep-tember 2, 2015. He was born in 1941 in Clark County, Ohio. John was a graduate of Northwest-

ern High School and received a master’s degree in agronomy from The Ohio State University. He moved to Fayette County in 1995 from the Lima area. Mr. Maxson was a certified agronomist and had taught voca-tional agriculture in South Charleston. He retired in 2004 from Crop Production Ser-vices. John was a life member of the Na-tional Rifle Association and was a founding member of the American Custom Gun Mak-ers Guild. He formerly taught 4-H firearms safety and was also a former member of the National Street Rod Association and Good Guys Rod and Custom Association. John attended Grace Community Church. We will miss his never ending smile.

Member of thirty-one years, Roy Baum-gardner, 84, of Ak-ron passed away on July 5, 2015, just a few days after sign-ing books at our May meeting. Roy was born in Cuyahoga Falls and became a certified machinist retiring from Goodyear Aerospace after 37 years. Roys’ interests involved competitive motorcycle racing, rifle competitions and writing, where he authored various articles in Cycle News Magazine, Precision Shooting Magazine and is the author of Precision Shooting with the M1

Garand. He has participated in our Annual Displays Shows over the years by signing his book in the Authors Corner. Roy was a regular competitor at the Camp Perry Na-tional Matches for many and was a member of the Canton McKinley Rifle & Pistol Club. Roy made several appearances in the Au-thors Corner of our Annual Display Shows with his book Precision Shooting With The M1 Garand and he has also written several articles for our newsletter. He will surely be missed by many. Charles P. Antal, 72, passed away in July. He was a fifty-three year member of OGCA and a forty-year member of NM-LRA, becoming a Life Member in 1983. He served as an NMLRA Director and was a chunk gun, offhand and prone rifle shooter. Charles was chair of the NMLRA Grounds and Property Committee and secretary of the Butler County Sportsmans Rifle & Pis-tol Club, an NMLRA Charter Club. He was also member of the Cincinnati Germania Society, Catholic Kolping Society, and en-joyed polka dancing, camping, hunting and welding. Charles worked for the City of Hamilton for thirty years as a Gas Regulator Technician.

Nine year member, Terry J. Seifman passed away in August. Terry was a retired controller from National Management As-sociation and had taught night school ac-counting classes at Sinclair College. He was also a member of the Beavercreek Se-nior Citizens, the NRA, and the Troy fish & Game Club.

Fifty-eight year and Life member, Ralph F. Fields passed away September 30, 2015. Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-63 Stationed in Florida, Africa, and

Europe. He was honorably discharged in 1963. Ralph held management and super-visory positions for Gray Drug, Revco, Ar-row and Rinks Department Stores, Value City, Consolidated Stores, Action Group, Big Lots, Zeiher Tires and TCI Tire and Ap-pliance. He was also a member of NRA and Heisey Collectors of America. Ralph’s hob-bies included a passion for collecting any-thing and everything related to Stevens Sav-age Arms firearms and memorabilia as well as fine antiques and Heisey Sportsmans etch glassware. Ralph very much enjoyed attending the OGCA gun shows to share his knowledge of Savage Stevens firearms and to also look for new additions for his always expanding personal collection. Ralph also had a passion for restoring vintage items. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He will be missed by many friends and family members.

Life member Alexander Andreoff, 77, a life time resident of Springfield, Ohio, passed away af-ter a lengthy battle with cancer on October 10, 2015. Alex attended Howe Military School where he was the Band

Commander and member of the shoot-ing team. He obtained his law degree from OSU in 1962. Alex was a successful attor-ney for 53 years. He was an avid hunter and was passionate about land conserva-tion. Alex took pride in having the best hunt-ing grounds in Ohio where he spent many hours with his friends. He loved watching Ohio State Football and attended numer-ous games. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Andreoff was a member of OGCa for thirty years.

saluTes as we rememBer Very special memBers

Charles receiving his 50 year badge from Treasurer/Past President Cecil Parker.

fifTy-fiVe year memBer charles Barnes rememBereD

Page 16 DirecTions The roBerTs cenTre 123 Gano Road, Wilm-ington, OH 45177 (800) 654-7038. Roberts Centre is located at I-71, Exit 50 (U.S. Route 68) and is north of and visible from the interstate. From Cleveland or Columbus take I-71 South. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn right onto US 68 and right onto Gano Road. Hall is on the left. From Cincinnati take I-71 North. Take the US 68 exit, exit 50. Turn left onto US 68. Turn right onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. From Toledo take I-75 South. Take the US-35 exit number 52B. Merge onto US 35 East. Take the US 68/Home Ave. exit towards Wilmington. Turn right onto US 68. Turn left onto Gano Road. Roberts Centre is on the left. From Dayton take US 35 East, take US Route 68 S (Home Ave.) toward

Wilmington, turn right onto US 68, turn left onto Gano Road, Roberts Centre is on the left.

meeTing hours

Saturday 8 am - 5-pm Sunday 8 am - 2 pm

hoTels 1) Headquarters Hotel: Holiday Inn at Roberts Centre 123 Gano Road., Wilmington, OH 45177 (937) 283-3200 or (800) 654-7036 $96 + tax. Check in 3 PM. SOLD OUT 24-hour cancellation. Two-night minimum.2) General Denver Hotel (6 mi) 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. $95 + tax but present OGCA badge for $20 discount. Historic Inn (937) 383-4141. 3) Hampton Inn & Suites 201 Holiday Dr., Wilmington. (937) 382-4400 (7 mi) $99 + tax. 4) Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Dr., Wilmington(937) 382-5858 (7 mi) $95 + tax thru March 2016.5) Wilmington Inn 909 Fife Ave., Wilmington, OH (937) 382-6000 (12 mi.) $60 + tax, good thru 2016.6) Hampton Inn WCH 11484 Allen Rd., NW, Jeffersonville. (740) 948-9499 (15 mi.) 1-71 at Exit 65. South outlet mall. $85 + tax. 7) Baymount Inn & Suites 11431 Allen Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (740) 948-2104 (15 mi). I-71 Exit 65. Outlet mall. $69 + tax.8) NEW!! Fairfield Inn/ Marriott (15 mi) 11349 Allen Road NW, Jeffersonville, OH, 43128, I-71 Exit 65. (740) 948-9305. Mention OGCA for great rate $85.00 plus tax. (Limited number of rooms at this rate. Reserve early.)9) Quality Inn WCH 10160 Carr Rd. NW, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. (740) 426-6400 (19 mi.) North outlet mall. 1-71 Exit 69. 10) Holiday Inn Express WCH (26 mi.) 101 Courthouse Parkway, Washington Court House, OH 43160. (740) 335-9310. Approximately 11 miles from I-71 at exit 65 (US 35) (26 miles from hall.)

Remember to follow all OGCA Rules

for your safety and others.

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