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OHW ARCHAEI 1ST VOLUME 42 NOV SPRING 1992 no The Archaeological Society of Ohio MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Annual dues to the Archaeological Society of Ohio are payable on the TERM first of January as follows: Regular membership $15.00; husband and EXPIRESS A.S.O. OFFICERS wife (one copy of publication) $16.00; Life membership $300.00. Subscription to the Ohio Archaeologist, published quarterly, is included President James G. Hovan, 16979 South Meadow Circle, in the membership dues. The Archaeological Society of Ohio is an Strongsville, OH 44136, (216) 238-1799 incorporated non-profit organization. Vice President Larry L. Morris, 901 Evening Star Avenue SE, East Canton, OH 44730, (216) 488-1640 Exec. Sect. Barbara Motts, 3435 Sciotangy Drive, Columbus, BACK ISSUES OH 43221 ,(614) 898-4116 (work) (614) 459-0808 (home) Publications and back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist: Recording Sect. Nancy E. Morris, 901 Evening Star Avenue Ohio Flint Types, by Robert N. 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Sperry, 6910 Range Line Road, Mount Vernon, OH PLEASE NOTIFY THE BUSINESS MANAGER OF ADDRESS CHANGES IMMEDIATELY SINCE, BY POSTAL REGULATIONS Standing Stone Chapter SOCIETY MAIL CANNOT BE FORWARDED. President: Paul Wildermuth, 5210 Coonpath Road, Pleasantville, OH Sugarcreek Valley Chapter NEW BUSINESS OFFICE PHONPresident:E NancNUMBEy E. MorrisR, 901 Evening Star Ave. SE, East Canton, OH 1-800-736-7815 TOLL FREE TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S PAGE The Baker II Site and Human Occupation of the The Ohio Archaeological Society has reached its 50th Southwestern Sandusky Bay Region Anniversary this year. It seems remarkable that when this organi byDavidM. Stothers 4 zation was founded by a handful of men, during the early war years of World War II, that it has grown as rapidly and extensively Scenes from the Annual Meeting 10 as it has. Even more remarkable is that the Ohio Archaeological A Laterally Hafted Ohio Hopewell Bladelet from Dow Society has remained intact as a society. Granted, most of the Chemical #2 (33U302) early founders and members have passed on, and are only fond by Paul J. Pacheco and William H. Pickard 12 memories. Such men as Wachtel, Johnson, Kramer, Meuser, Potsherds, Projectile Points, and Politics: The Future of Sprague, Vietzen, Burdett, Copeland, and many, many more Archaeology in the State of Ohio have left their mark. All except Ray Vietzen are deceased. They by David M. Stothers, Timothy J. Abel, Jeffery P. Scheff are to be commended - they should be remembered. and Andrew M. Schneider 16 As a society, we have had some ups and downs over the past fifty years. In todays world, it is impossible to be politically cor A Fine Coshocton County Biface by Larry L Morris 22 rect. Practically everyone has personal agenda or cause. An Archaic Flint Ridge Knife from Montgomery County It has been a most sincere pleasure to have served as your by Scott L. Sholiton 22 President over the past two years. I have many found memories to take with me. Your society is solid and growing yearly. I urge Fewer than a Thousand Left! The Continuing Destruction you to support your new President as strongly as you have sup of Ohio's Prehistoric Mounds by Phillip ft Shriver 23 ported me over the years. Basketry, Prehistoric and Modern by Elaine Hoizapfel 30 As I've stated before, our Chapters are the life blood of the A Perfect Leaf-Shaped Blade by Jack I. Rosenfeid 34 whole Society. Join a chapter if you have the opportunity. You'll meet some great people, learn a lot and have some fun in the Cannel Coal Artifacts By Jerry Bail 34 process. Remember, the Ohio Archaeological Society started as Hopewellian Concepts in Geometry a small group very similar to many of our chapters just fifty by William F. Romain 35 years ago. A Response to Baldwin's Witch Hunt In closing I'd like to recognize those people who have per formed various functions for me on a regular basis, either directly by Martha Potter Otto 51 or indirectly contributing to the success of the organization. I am A Banner Preform by David W. Reed 53 deeply appreciative of the efforts of all of our officers, trustees and committee personnel. They have demonstrated personal en The Annual Meeting 1992 54 thusiasm, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile, New Archaeological Society Postcards Available 55 as they have throughout the years of my relationships with them. Book Review 55 The highest accolade, of course, must go to Editor Bob Converse, whose talent for organization and ability and willing Object of the Society 56 ness to assume awesome responsibility would be impossible to describe in a way that does him justice. Best personal regards, James G. Hovan President Front Cover Summer solstice sunset over the Serpent Mound, June 21, 1990. As shown here, on the date of the summer solstice and for a day or two before and after the solstice, the sun will set in approximate alignment with a sightline extending from the intersection of the serpent's jaws through the far end of the oval embankment. Also of interest is that in 224 B.C., just one day before the summer solstice, a total solar eclipse was visible throughout the Hopewell heartland. Could it be that the Serpent Mound depicts this solstice eclipse? Photo by William F. Romain, using a 35mm Nikon F2 Photomic camera. Copyright © 1990 by William F. Romain THE BAKER II SITE AND HUMAN OCCUPATION OF THE SOUTHWESTERN SANDUSKY BAY REGION by David M. Stothers Director, The Archaeological Research Program The University of Toledo Introduction The "Birdstone" Burial uncorrected radiometric date of 2650+/- 60 The intent of this article is to document (Burial Feature No. 2) B.P. or 700 B.C. (Beta-46639). However, and record information of historical value When discovered, this burial was with a C13/C12 stable carbon fractionation which has been obtained from the Baker II extended on its back (figure 2) and lay in calibration of -21.7, the date was adjusted Site (UTSA.93) located in northern Riley the center of a very faint oblong gray stain, to 2710 +/- 60 B.P, or 760 B.C.