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  • TVGMS spends a day with Earth science students

    Robert L. Papac, contributing writer|Nov 9, 2024

    On Nov. 4, the Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society went to Tehachapi High School to give presentations to the Earth Science classes, which are taught by Ms. Becca Buchanan. The presentation was headed by Robert Papac, vice president of the Gem and Mineral Society, along with Ron Myrick, club president, and club members Mike Coghlan and Jim Tobin. Ms. Buchanan specifically asked the club to share general information on gems and minerals, what the Gem and Mineral Society does, which gems and...

  • Local couple receives honors and recognition

    Robert L. Papac, Vice-President of the TVGMS, contributing writer|Apr 13, 2024

    On March 28, Ron and Carmen Myrick were presented with state and national recognition as co-recipients of "Rockhounds of the Year," for their unselfish efforts in providing leadership and untiring efforts to promote geological and lapidary science education in the Tehachapi area. The presentation was made during the Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society (TVGMS) monthly meeting at the Tehachapi Senior Citizen Center, located at 500 E. F St., Tehachapi. Ron and Carmen have been members of the...