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OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 50 NO. 4 FALL 2000 PUBLISHED BY THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO The Archaeological Society of Ohio MEMBERSHIP AND DUES TERM Annual dues to the Archaeological Society of Ohio are payable on the first of EXPIRES A.S.O. OFFICERS January as follows: Regular membership $20.00; husband and wife (one copy 2002 President Walt Sperry, 3021$ Fairmont Ave., Mt. Vernon, OH of publication) $21.00; Individual Life Membership $400. Husband and wife Life Membership $600. Subscription to the Ohio Archaeologist, published 43050 (740) 392-9774. quarterly, is included in the membership dues. The Archaeological Society of 2002 Vice President Russell Strunk, PO Box 55, Batavia, OH Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization. .45103, (513)752-7043. PUBLICATIONS AND BACK ISSUES 2002 Immediate Past President Carmel "Bud" Tackett, 905 Charleston Publications and back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist: Pike, Chillicothe, OH 45601, (740) 772-5431. Ohio Flint Types, by Robert N. Converse $40.00 add $4.50 P-H 2002 Treasurer Gary Kapusta, 3294 Herriff Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266, Ohio Stone Tools, by Robert N. Converse $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H (330) 296-2287. Ohio Slate Types, by Robert N. Converse $15.00 add $1.50 P-H The Glacial Kame Indians, by Robert N. Converse.$25.00 add $2.50 P-H 2002 Executive Secretary Len Weidner, 13706 Robins Road, 1980's & 1990's $ 6.00 add $1.50 P-H Westerville, OH 43081 (740) 965-2868. 1970's $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H 2002 Editor Robert N. Converse, 199 Converse Drive, Plain City, 1960's $10.00 add $1.50 P-H OH 43064, (614)873-5471. Back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist printed prior to 1964 are gener ally out of print but copies are available from time to time. Write to busi 2002 Recording Secretary Rocky Falleti, 5904 South Ave., ness office for prices and availability. Youngstown, OH 44512 (330) 788-1598. ASO CHAPTERS 2002 Technical Advisor Jane Weidner, 13706 Robins Road, Aboriginal Explorers Club Westerville, OH 43081, (740) 965-2868. President: Jeff Bendie, 1127 Esther Ave., Wellsville, OH BUSINESS MANAGER Alum Creek Chapter Don Casto, 138 Ann Court, Lancaster, OH 43130 President: Craig Alward, 62 Belle Ave., Delaware, OH Business phone: 1-800-736-7815 - Home phone: 1-740-653-9477. Beau Fleuve Chapter TRUSTEES President: Richard Sojka, 11253 Broadway, Alden, NY Black Swamp Chapter 2002 Dr. Brian G. Folz, 6566 Charles Rd., Westerville, OH 43082 President: Marie Plummer Minniear, c/o Dr. David Strothers, (614)890-0777. Anthropology Dept, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 2002 Chris Rummell, 478 Burns Dr. N., Westerville, OH 43082 Blue Jacket Chapter (614)895-0714. President: Greg Johns, 301 Chillicothe St., Bellefontaine, OH 2002 Elaine Holzapfel, 415 Memorial Dr., Greenville, OH 45331 Chippewa Valley Chapter President: Skeeter Kish, 3014 Clarkmill Rd., Norton, OH (937) 548-0325. Cuyahoga Valley Chapter 2002 John Mocic, Box 170 R.D. #1, Dilles Bottom, OH 43947 President: Bill Mitchell, 153 Sterling Ave., Orrville, OH 44667 (740)676-1077. Dividing Ridges Chapter 2004 Jim Hahn, 770 South Second St., Heath, OH 43056 President: John Mocic, Box 170, RD#1, Valley Drive, (740)323-2351. Dilles Bottom, OH Flint Ridge Chapter 2004 Randall Hackworth, 1963 Moulton-Ft. Amanda Rd., President: Joel D. Embry, 7503 Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW, Carrol, OH Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 657-6557. Fort Salem Chapter N 2004 Jon Anspaugh, 210 E. Silver, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 President Dennis Link, 1037 Richey Rd., Felicity, OH 45120 (419)738-3708. Fulton Creek Chapter 2004 James G. Hovan, 16979 South Meadow Circle, Strongsville, President: Don Mathys, 23000 St. Rt. 47, West Mansfield, OH Johnny Appleseed Chapter OH 44136 (440) 238-1799. President: Jeff Zemrock, 903 Twp. Rd. 2850, Perrysville, OH CHAIRMAN FRAUDULENT ARTIFACTS COMMITTEE King Beaver Chapter RUSSELL STRUNK, PO BOX 55, BATAVIA, OH 45103 President: Richard McConnell, 836 Cleland Mill Rd., New Castle, PA REGIONAL COLLABORATORS Mahoning Valley Chapter Mike Rusnak, 1642 Friar Road, Stow, OH 44224 President: Rocky Falleta, 176 Clarencedale, Youngstown, OH Mark W. Long, Box 627, Jackson, OH 45640 Miamiville Archaeological Conservation Chapter President: Arthur Heaton, 165 North St., Batavia, OH Steven Kelley, Seaman, OH Mound City Chapter William Tiell, 13435 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH President: Gary Argabright, 92 N. Courtland Ave., Chillicothe, OH James L. Murphy, University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Plum Run Columbus, OH 43210 President: Chris Darin, Morning Glory Farm, 37086 Eagleton Road, Gordon Hart, 760 N. Main St., Bluffton, Indiana 46714 Lisbon, OH Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 Sandusky Bay Chapter Jeff Carskadden, 960 Eastward Circle, Colony North, President: George DeMuth, 4303 Nash Rd., Wakeman, OH Zanesville, OH 43701 Sandusky Valley Chapter Elaine Holzapfel, 415 Memorial Drive, Greenville, OH 45331 President: Dale Stansberry, 13825 C.H. 64, Upper Sandusky, OH Seneca Arrow Hunters Chapter Brian DaRe, 58561 Sharon Blvd., Rayland, OH 43943 President: Don Weller, 3232 S. State Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH Lloyd Harnishfeger, 203 Steiner St., Pandora, OH 45877 Six River Valley Chapter Gary Fogelman, 245 Fairview Rd., Turbotville, PA 17772-9599 President: Brian Foltz, 6566 Charles Rd., Westerville, OH All articles, reviews, and comments regarding the Ohio Archaeologist Standing Stone Chapter should be sent to the Editor. Memberships, requests for back issues, President: Bill Pickard, 1003 Carlisle Ave., Columbus, OH changes of address, and other inquiries should be sent to the Busi Sugarcreek Valley Chapter ness Manager. President: Larry L. Morris, 901 Evening Star Ave., East Canton, OH Their Fires Are Cold Chapter PLEASE NOTIFY THE BUSINESS MANAGER OF ADDRESS President: Kevin Boos, 5710 Old Railroad, Sandusky, OH CHANGES IMMEDIATELY SINCE, BY POSTAL REGULATIONS, SOCIETY MAIL CANNOT BE FORWARDED. NEW BUSINESS OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 1-800-736-7815 TOLL FREE A.S.O. Website: www.ohioarch.org TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S PAGE President's Page 3 Front Cover Information 3 The November 2000 meeting of the ASO was an excellent Burins and The Burin Flaking Technique one. It featured a new format for the main speaker, judging dis by Robert N. Converse 4 plays and field finds, presentation of awards, and the Board of An Archaeological Survey of the Burkholder Farm near Galion in Crawford County, Ohio Directors business meeting. The schedule for the January 14, by Tony DeRegnaucourt 9 2001 meeting will be as follows: 10:30 AM closing time for field Ohio Fluted Points by Keith Baranski 14 find entries, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM featured speaker Dr. Old Indian Trail Finds in Northern Cuyahoga County Richard Yerkes in the Aladdin Room, 11:30 AM announcement by Dan Rosette 15 of display and field find winners, 12 Noon business meeting in An Old Artifact Collection 16 the Aladdin Room. A Hand Held Beveled Knife by Bob White 17 Presently the Board of Directors and a committee is working Mahoning Black Flint by Gary Kapusta 18 on changes to the Constitution and By-Laws. The Constitution Surface Collection from Central Indiana must be brought up-to-date and into the computer age. The by Michael Rusnak 20 Artifacts From The Schrock Collection areas of misunderstanding and multi-interpretation stemming by bar Hothem 22 from the past will be addressed. Hopefully, we will have the pro A Kentucky Cobbs Triangular by Robert J. Davis 23 posed changes ready before the March 18, 2001 meeting. A Flint Ridge Diagonal Notch by Shannon White 23 Membership in the ASO continues to increase. With the ASO Two Adena Blades From The Eicholtz Cache going on-line and a website, our membership is expanding by Robert N. Converse 24 across America and the world. Along these lines, plans for a Ohio Flint Artifacts by Richard Coulter 25 two-day meeting November 17th and 18th, 2001 are going Oak Hill Cottage Archaeology in Ad to Historic Preservation by John R. White 26 nicely. A two-day meeting will be very attractive for people trav Spirit Cave Man 'Unaffiliated Native American' 32 eling long distances and allow more time to get acquainted. Annual Mike Kish Award 32 We still need members to volunteer their services at meetings Archaeology and History of Investigations of Stow for judging, the raffle and other duties. Please let me know if you Rockshelter, Summit County, Ohio would like to help your Society. by OlafH. Pruferand Sara E. Pedde 33 A Skull Effigy Gorget From Mason County, Kentucky Happy hunting! by Elaine Holzapfel 43 Friends of America's Past 45 Henry Deringer's Pipe Axe by Wayne Steerman 46 Walt Sperry Annual Artifact Show Ripley, Ohio 46 President Great Lakes Prehistoric Artifact Show Huron, Ohio ... 46 The Archaeological Society of Ohio Meeting Theme for January 14th Meeting 47 Dr. Richard Yerkes to Speak at January Meeting .... 47 2001 Meeting Dates for the Archaeological Society of Ohio 47 2001 Dues are Due! 47 Chapter Presidents Session at January Meeting 47 Reprints of Early Ohio Archaeologists Available .... 47 Front Cover Photograph: In this last issue of the year 2.000 - the 50th volume of the Ohio Archaeologist - we are featuring artifacts from the collection of Ron Helman, Sidney, Ohio. The Helman collection is without question one of the finest in the Midwest and we are indebted to Ron Helman for both his photography and allowing us to share some of the artifacts from his collection. Upper left is a granite gorget found 1 Vz miles southeast of Laud. Indiana. Top center is an Ashtabula point of rare Flint Ridge flint from Sandusky County, Ohio. Upper right is a miniature pick banner of banded slate from Ohio. Second from top on left is a Flint Ridge heavy duty point found east of Carey, Wyandot County, in the early 1900s.