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OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 53 NO. 4 FALL 2003 PUBLISHED BY THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO The Archaeological Society of Ohio PUBLICATIONS Term Publications and back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist: Expires A.S.O. OFFICERS Ohio Flint Types, by Robert N. Converse $40.00 add $4.50 P-H 2004 President Dr. Brian G. Foltz, 14 West College Ave., Westerville, Ohio Stone Tools, by Robert N. Converse $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H Ohio Slate Types, by Robert N. Converse $15.00 add $1.50 P-H OH 43081 (614)882-3878. The Glacial Kame Indians, by Robert N. Converse.$25.00 add $2.50 P-H 2004 Vice President John Mocic, Box 170-RD #1, Dilles Bottom, BACK ISSUES OF OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST OH 43947, (740) 676-1077. 1956 thru 1967 out of print 2004 Immediate Past President Walt Sperry, 1006 1 /2 S. Main St., Mt. 1968- 1999 $ 2.50 Vernon, OH 43050, (740) 392-9774. 1951 thru 1955 REPRINTS - sets only $100.00 2004 Executive Secretary Frank Otto, 2200 E. 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Husband Their Fires Are Cold Chapter and wife Life Membership $600. Subscription to the Ohio Archaeologist, President: Kevin Boos, 5710 Old Railroad, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 627-6254 published quarterly, is included in the membership dues. The Wolfcreek Chapter Archaeological Society of Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization. President: Richard Henry, P.O. Box 109-1, Waterford, OH 45786 (740) 984-2199 BUSINESS MANAGER Don Casto, 138 Ann Court, Lancaster, OH 43130 Business Phone 1-800-736-7815 Home Phone 740-653-9477 ASO WEBSITE - www.ohioarch.org TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S PAGE President's Page 3 You have been hearing about the "Peopling of the Americas" symposium Front Cover Information 3 through several issues of the Archaeologist. In our previous issue was your first Large Sandstone Effigy Pipes opportunity to purchase tickets for this exciting event. At last, the time to get by Robert N. Converse 4 your reservation in is now. This will be the event that we will be comparing all One Of Dr. Meuser's Early Pieces others to in the future, so you better be there. You also have an application to order Robert Converse's new book, "The Archaeology of Ohio". by Robert N. Converse 9 Things have been happening at the ASO, like no other time in the history of Two Exceptional Lanceolates from Union Co., Ohio our society. I must admit that I am having fun with this symposium. Sure, it's by Steven Carpenter 10 been some work, and there is plenty of work yet to do. Now, here is where I Wedge Shaped Pendants pass the hat. You can have a hand in this also. There will be things to do, by Robert N. Converse 11 things that haven't been thought of yet. If you would like to help, please tell a member of the planning committee, Mick Van Steen, George Colvin, Carl Har- Archaeology of Darke County, Ohio in the 1890s ruff, Chris Rummel, Robert Converse, Elaine Holzapfel, Frank Otto or myself. by Elaine Holzapfel 12 You will have fun and your experience will be helpful for the next event. A Unique Wooden Effigy from the Great Lakes Another way to become involved is to run for office. Elections will be held by John C. Rummel 20 soon and we will be looking for candidates who want to run for office. There are seven terms coming up for re-election. I'd like to point out that there is not A Union County Glacial Kame Site a lot of glory but there is a ton of satisfaction involved. We will be taking appli by Robert N. Converse 21 cations, so you need to write down on paper that you are interested in running Cache Found in Randolph County, Indiana for office and submit it to me or another officer/trustee. Two points, your by Elaine Holzapfel 22 society needs you, and are you up for the challenge? If you are like me, you check out the "Field Find" exhibit at the state meet Friends of America's Past ings. I've noticed some people come in the door of the hall and immediately by Cleone Hawkinson 23 take a left and go over to stand in line to view the new finds first. Some of the Meeting Scenes "headhunters" I know, I know because they are competing at all the meetings. by Elaine Holzapfel 24 Kevin Boos of Sandusky and Danny Crissinger of Plain City are just two of Documented Artifacts of a Century and a Half Ago these regulars. I would like to acknowledge all of these people who are tireless in the fields and flood plains and Kevin and Danny are two individuals I could by Jim Hahn 26 hunt a field with and be happy with what they wouldn't want. Kevin and Danny, Geauga County Slate Pendant keep it up. by Michael Rusnak 28 Are you ready for this? During the March 14, 2004 state meeting in Artifacts From the Collection of Troy Elick Columbus we will be having a second field find contest besides the regular by Lar Hothem 29 field finds since the last meeting.