Feature articles include "Master of Intarsia," by Lisbet Thoresen and "A Day in the Life of a Rockhound," by Jim Mellos. Also included: Field Trip news on Chuckwalla Springs, review of Pala Chief Mine Field Trip; a calendar of shows and upcoming events in the Southern California area, a review of SDMG's Annual Gem Diego Show; and also club news, school news and class schedule; as well as Gemological Society of San Diego meeting agenda and news.