After the dam broke in May, 1987, I was one among at least 10 or 15 other metal detector operators as we searched for the hundreds of coins, rings, bracelets, and other treasures which were lost under the water at "Lakeside" over the years. Most detector operators are honest. When they find an item of jewelry with a name engraved, an attempt is made to find the owner. In fact, the only thing I found was a sterling silver identification bracelet with the inscription, "J. or M. O'Keefe." And don't you know, I found Mr. O'Keefe. I called him and sent the bracelet back to him. Needless to say, he was a very happy camper. He was a veteran of WWII and he remembered when he lost it.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
1987: GROPP'S LAKE RE-OPENED
After the dam broke in May, 1987, I was one among at least 10 or 15 other metal detector operators as we searched for the hundreds of coins, rings, bracelets, and other treasures which were lost under the water at "Lakeside" over the years. Most detector operators are honest. When they find an item of jewelry with a name engraved, an attempt is made to find the owner. In fact, the only thing I found was a sterling silver identification bracelet with the inscription, "J. or M. O'Keefe." And don't you know, I found Mr. O'Keefe. I called him and sent the bracelet back to him. Needless to say, he was a very happy camper. He was a veteran of WWII and he remembered when he lost it.
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