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| May 2026 | The Newsletter of the Shore Seekers Artifact & Recovery Club | Vol. 36, No. 5 |
Another month has come and gone, and with it, the chances of field hunting. Even though the weather has been great for getting out without being too hot, the farmers are planting and the chances of getting out for older items is dwindling. April did see a lot of people getting some really good finds, colonial coppers, Spanish silver and even a Civil War belt plate were turned up by lucky hunters. Due to the cooler temperatures, though, less people are at the beach, so the "depositors" as one YouTuber calls them, are still not there in great numbers.
On the technology front, both Nokta and Minelab are coming out with new models at all price points. Check out their websites for details. John Rebman does have the new Legend 2 in stock, and by all reports, it is giving the Manticore some competition. In other news, our members' only hunt is budgeted and looking for volunteers for the hunt committee. See John Rebman if you are interested in helping out or have any suggestions for prizes. Sadly the Eastern Shore Metal Detecting Society Hunt was cancelled due to lack of signups. They were forced to raise the entry fee due to the rise in silver costs and with inflation driving up everybody else's expenses due to the ever increasing price of gas, non-discretionary spending has been lowered.
That's it for this time. Beach weather is coming, so if I don't see you at the meeting, maybe I'll see you in the surf.
Your President,
Andy Nunez
The last meeting of the SHORE SEEKERS Artifact and Recovery Club was held on Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Church.
Guests present were Doug Bruner, John Muscente and Robert Slater. Congratulations to John and Doug, our newest Seekers.
OLD BUSINESS
Extra copies of THE SEEKER aree available.
Minutes were approved as distributed.
The Treasurer gave his report.
NEW BUSINESS
Andy mentioned that farmers are now planting and that there isn't much field hunting left as unplanted fields are covered in tall grass.
John Rebman told about his recent trip in England with Iceni Tours. The company is now booking for 2028 tours. John highly recommends that and says that the owner, Steve Clarkson is a very nice guy.
Nancy brought in an air rifle made by Joseph Lowenz/Lowentz from Vienna, Austria (1750-1800). This was a very interesting and unique weapon.
Andy mentioned various YouTube influencers.
There was general talk of various detectors.
Scott MacLane mentioned the need to consider setting a date for the members' only hunt. Andy would prefer to have something in early October like we did last year. We would need to check with the church about availability but some members suggested the possibility of October 10th (Saturday after the meeting). Scott also asked about setting a limit on the amount of the budget. Andy suggested $1500 and reminded committee members to "stick to it." We would like to keep the hunt fee at $35 (like last year) and will try to be creative with prizes and field coins. Tony would like to do something fun and interesting. Any and all donations are welcome, as are suggestions from members about prizes, coins and hunt ideas.
Penny to a Dollar winners: Conner Whetzel, Hunter Parsons, Brooke Bishop, Kristin Cousin, Andy Nunez, Tab Brannock, Regina Custer and Chris Gudikunst.
Thanks to John Rebman and Marty Pratt for the snacks.
Our raffle winners were John Peregoy (50/50), Tab Brannock (Standing Liberty quarter) and Phil Kemmerlin (attendance).
Julie Pryor,
Secretary