CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage based I’m Diggin’ It Metal Detecting Club met at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Carthage Braum’s for their August monthly meeting.
The club discussed and showcased some of their finds from the previous month. Finds from the previous month are eligible to enter to win a prize, with the winners for each category voted on by the members in attendance.
Category winners for August were:
Civil War: General Service Eagle Button, David Hoover
Jewelry: K&S Security Anniversary Pendant, Jarrod Miller
Nicest Coin: 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter, Tom Bayless
Oldest Coin: 1888 Indian Head Penny, Jarrod Miller
Relic: 1940s KEM Bottle Lighter, David Hoover
Token: Gene Jarrett Stag Bar 2 1/2 cent token, Jarrod Miller
Toy: None entered
Each category winner receives a silver dime as a prize.
Members present were: President Tom Bayless, Treasurer David Hoover, Bill Hawkins, Matt Barrett, Jarrod Miller, George Pinkley and Ambree Hoover.
After the meeting, members went and hunted around the Diamond and Granby area. A good time was had by all.
The next meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Braum’s. Don’t forget your September finds. For questions, or to join the club, visit I’m Diggin it md group on Facebook.
