On August 26, 2010, OAC member Dr. Jeff Reichwein retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Pictured here are Jeff Reichwein (in his “retiring” robe), and from left to right, Joni Manson, Elsie-Immel Blei, Shaune Skinner, Al Tonetti, and Debbie King.

 

For 25 years, Jeff did an outstanding job as ODNR’s only archaeologist, working in the Division of Mineral Resources Management where he oversaw coal industry compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.  We wish Jeff the best and look forward to his continued participation in activities of the OAC.

 

 

Congratulations to Martha Otto! 

On August 26, 2010, Martha Otto, former Curator of Archaeology at the Ohio Historical Society, and past-President, Secretary, and founding member of the Ohio Archaeological Council, was inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame.  The Ohio Archaeological Council’s service award is named in her honor. The image shows Martha (on left) with Ohio's First Lady Frances Strickland.

The Ohio Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1978 to publicly recognize the many outstanding contributions Ohio women have made to our state and nation.  Members of the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame come from all walks of life, but each has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to excellence, achievement and service to others. The Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame serves as a daily tribute to these women who are an ongoing source of pride and inspiration for all Ohioans – especially our state’s next generation of leaders.  The Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame honors Ohio women who emerge as leaders in their fields, often against great odds, with courage, determination and compassion. By celebrating their accomplishments, their struggles and triumphs, we prepare our children for the choices they must make and the challenges yet to come. Information about her induction and the Women’s Hall of Fame can be found at

http://governor.ohio.gov/Default.aspx?alias=governor.ohio.gov/women.