On July 28, 1908 someone very special was born in Rhyolite, Nevada. Just recently that same special person became a member of BMHS. A big welcome and a double "Ribit" to Midge Ondes of Rohnert Park, California. I know if I whisper a few sweet "Ribits" in her ear, I will talk her into writing an article for us about her memories of Rhyolite. Also a welcome goes out to the other new members and hopefully the membership will continue to grow.

A big "Ribit-Ribit" to the winners of our first election and I know they will all do a great job. Zettia and I were delighted with our recent trips to Beatty as we were there during the New Year holiday and again February 25-26. What a treat to be in Beatty and Rhyolite during the beautiful snow fall and we were able to capture a lot of pictures and a great video. We were so delighted with the great "frog" dolls that Mary Revert gave us during our February visit. Also a pleasure to be invited to join the Beatty Chamber of Commerce as an Associate member. Thank you Joannie and I accept the invitation. Thanks to Claudia for another great "home-cooked" meal. As always, a pleasure to visit with Clint and Ellen.

Sunday morning was another educational and uplifting time for us, courtesy of Pastor Jeff Taguchi. Now we anxiously await our return to Beatty, March 15-18 to enjoy the annual Rhyolite Festival, the BMHS Bazaar and the most important asset in the area, all you wonderful people. Please take notice of all the great events listed elsewhere in the newsletter and hopefully you will be able to attend many of them.

For a little change of pace, the Bullfrog Mining District History section will feature part one of a two part feature, "Boom Times" which was first published in the 11/8/13 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. I had planned on printing part one in May-June issue and then using part two as bait to insure everyone would renew their membership so they wouldn't miss the conclusion of the article. Then I got to thinking. I don't have to worry about membership renewals. I don't have to resort to bribery or tricks. I know renewals will be One-Hundred %. In fact, when the first renewal notices go out with the next issue, I think they should be called "Project 101%" notices. That means you not only renew your membership, it also means that you just might go the extra mile and recruit another member. I believe that the future of BMHS is a future that insures the preservation of the history of the Bullfrog Mining District and hopefully all of you believe that we need to continue to work together in this noble effort. Frogs like bugs and I've bugged you enough, so until the next time....."Ribit-Ribit"