Raft River Rockhounds president Dave Cooper holds what appears to be a large jade boulder. A local resident brought into a club meeting recently and asked what it was. It was apparently found in the North Thompson River. It is extremely hard, dark green in color, and polished smooth after spending years in the river. The beautiful stone was just one of the items on display during Raft River Rockhounds’ Treasures From The Earth show on Saturday, Jan. 26. The event was held in the Elks Hall, and organizers report they were very pleased with the turnout.
Jason Prud’Homme gives his son Joshua a hand as he tries his hand at rock painting during Raft River Rockhounds’ Treasures From The Earth show on Jan. 26.