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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 Front Cover Information 3 Do you remember the last time you saw some dirt? Man, where Deep-Base Paleo Points: a Provisional Subtype did we get all of this snow? The unbelievable fact is that we even by Elaine Hoizapfel 4 had a field found contest at all in March. Those who got out and Rare Hopewell Figurines From Sites in Ohio, Indiana looked either need an award or more gas for their snow blower. and Illinois by D. Ft. Gehlbach 6 They have got it good and we need more of them. And that is The Thackery Pipe by Robert N. Converse 10 where I will start. I want more members. It will take some effort but A Unique Spike Axe by Jeff Dearth 11 Household Artifacts from The Feurt Site, we are working toward that goal at the ASO. Scioto County, Ohio by D. R. Gehlbach 12 The first line of recruitment is us. We all have friends, relatives Newly Discovered and Undocumented Scioto River and acquaintances who are genuinely interested in looking at Valley Indian Mounds these "rocks" that we so prize. This should be a time for you to by Hal Povenmire 16 show off. Show them your copy of the OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST, A Case of Mistaken Identity let them know they can have one of their own. Help them get by Thomas R. Pigott 17 started, it is fun to turn someone on to this great magazine and Scenes From January Meeting organization. I sent a membership application to my uncle Frankie, by Frank Otto 20 A Trade Silver Pendant From an 18th Century he was delighted. Even though he had collected and hunted for Shawnee Village Site by John C. Rummel 21 over 50 years he wasn't aware of our organization. It is really hard Artifacts From The Mount Vernon Mound to find someone who isn't fascinated by this "stuff". What better by Robert N. Converse 22 way to get a child away from the TV or computer than to take them Pickawillany: The Turning Point in Iroquois out in the field. And don't be jealous if they find more than you do. Hegemony in Ohio What if we could connect all of the newspapers and publications by Craig S. Keener 24 in this state? We could release information at the push of a key. Two Fluted Point Bases There are a lot of chapters that access their local papers. It by Robert N. Williams 29 wouldn't be a big jump to bring these sources together and coordi­ The Banded Eye Birdstone by Kenneth E. Simper 30 nate them. When someone new sees what resources are available Necrology 30 to them through the stae organization, the real winners will be the A Uniface Tool local chapters. We have computer people in our organization and by Art Heaton 31 what they are doing with the internet and archaeology is awesome. A Madison County Dovetail They make it look easy. by Bob White 31 We have adopted a new policy at our state meetings. We will not A Fractured Base Tool by Bob White 32 allow the displaying of "certificates of authenticity". If you have a A Granite Bannerstone Preform by Bob White 32 question of authenticity, ask someone you trust. If someone is Some Long Forgotten Knox County Prehistoric Sites selling a piece and they won't let you take it to someone for an by Michael A. Fath 33 opinion, beware. There is no guarantee, none. An Exotic Stone Celt by John Rodgers 34 Several short takes. I like to hear great speakers, and let me Intrusive Mound Points From The Edith Site know if you do also, and we are seriously considering having a one by Don Casto 34 day symposium with 5 or 6 speakers that are leading-edge educa­ Call For Summer Meetings 34 tors, and having a banquet with a keynote speaker.