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Regarding Tom Des Jean and Dr. Jack Michael Schock

Leigh Stein November 17, 2020

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the deaths of two more of our fellow archaeologists, Tom Des Jean and Dr. Jack Schock. They will both be greatly missed, and our thoughts are with their families. Full obituaries are linked below.

Tom Des Jean: Funeral services will be held Thursday at Four Oaks Funeral Home in Oneida for Tom Des Jean, a former archaeologist at the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. He died Monday, on his 72nd birthday. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM and Thursday from 9:30 AM- 10:00 AM with Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in the Bowling Green Gardens. Read Full Obituary

Dr. Jack Schock: Dr. Jack Michael Schock, age 80, passed away Friday November 6, 2020 at his residence in Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM and Thursday from 9:30 AM- 10:00 AM with Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in the Bowling Green Gardens. Read Full obituary

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30 Days of Tennessee Archaeology

Leigh Stein September 28, 2020

September is not just Kentucky’s Archaeology month, but is also Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month! The state has been participating in a blogathon in as part of this, with a new article for each day of the month sponsored by the Tennessee Council for Professional Archaeology. Read more over at 30 Days of Tennessee Archaeology.

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KAM Poster Winner

Leigh Stein August 18, 2020

We are pleased to announce our winning poster design for the 2020 Kentucky Archaeology Month. Posters and brochures will be available soon. if you’d like a copy, please contact Anne Bade at abader@ciarch.com.

We are also still taking donations for the family of Michael French. Donations can be sent via the paypal button below or contact Duane Simpson.

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KyOPA Awards

Leigh Stein March 5, 2020

Last Saturday at our annual meeting, we were proud to present awards for Lifetime Achievement to two of our members, Stephen Moras and Cecil Ison. Awards were presented by current president Anne Bader. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication and contributions to Kentucky Archaeology!

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2020 KAM Poster Contest

Leigh Stein February 27, 2020

Kentucky Organization of Professional Archaeologists and the Kentucky Archaeology Month Steering Committee Invite Artists and Graphic Designers to Enter a Poster Contest for The Early Archaic Period in Kentucky

Winning artwork and design will be used as the official poster for the seventh annual Kentucky Archaeology Month “Celebrating Kentucky Archaeology” program. Calling all artists and graphic designers to submit poster designs that reflect their interpretation of Kentucky’s rich heritage. The KAM steering committee will select three finalists from the designs submitted. Finalists will be e-mailed to the KyOPA membership and the winner will be selected by a membership vote.

The official Kentucky Archaeology Month poster will be distributed to the Governor’s office, members of Kentucky House, Kentucky Senate, as well as Kentucky libraries, schools, and various parks within the state.

Submission Guidelines And Entry Form

Entries are due by May 31rst, 2019.

Our poster from 2019 has also been entered into the national SAA Archaeology Celebration poster contest! Winners will be decided at their annual meeting later this year. View all entries here.

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