Pleasant Plains Historical Society In an effort to re-connect to its historical roots, the Pleasant Plains Historical Society was created by mayor Jim Verkuilan and his friends in 2009. Its stated purpose is âTo acquire, restore and maintain historical sites surrounding the community.â
Bumping a Lock. 1  1. Insert the key into the lock. Fit the key into the lock. 2  2. Begin turning the key. Try turning the key in the unlock direction (usually counterclockwise). 3  3. Strike the back of the key with a blunt object.
Use a bump key when you lock yourself out of your own home, or when you need to gain access to a friend's home during a crisis. Lock bumping ordinarily leaves no signs of damage or tampering. When you bump a lock, the energy from the strike moves through the key to the bottom pins.