This is the recently patented remote-controlled metal detector called 'Decima' - after its inventor -- Decima Watkins. This machine is a godsend for people who love metal-detecting because it does all the hard work for you. Metal-detecting involves a lot of walking about, which tends to be quite exhausting after a while. But with the Decima machine, you can sit down with the remote-control while you send the machine off to find the treasure for you! This machine is fast, easy-to-operate and extremely accurate. In the last year it has been used to uncover over £2000 worth of modern coinage, as well as over 5000 rare coins and other valuable artefacts dating as far back as the 14th century, and even some from the Roman period. The machine can move forwards and backwards, left and right - just like a remote-controlled car. The detector-rod sweeps automatically as it moves, simulating the motion of a manual operator. It can differentiate between different types of metal, including iron, tin, silver and gold. When the machine finds something of value hidden underground, it provides an audio alert and drops a fluorescent ball at that site, so you can return to that spot later to see what's hidden there. The machine also has powerful headlamps and laser lights on each side to make it easy to use after dark. More videos of the Decima machine can be viewed at: www.youtube.com For enquiries on the Decima machine, please contact the inventor at: justdeci@hotmail.co.uk

Digging for treasure in Rockaway Lake While some people chilled out and enjoyed the first burst of spring, Jimmy Fatula and Austin Peart dug in to see if they could turn up some treasures with a metal detector at Parks Lake in Rockaway. Read more on The Citizen of Morris County