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in history, and the author is Gwynn Henderson. These are professional
archaeologists who are also finishing up their Ph.D.'s at the University of
Kentucky.

      He said that when he travels across the state of Kentucky and talks with
people in the local communities he is always proud of the fact that people
point out to him that they take great pride not only in their industries but
also in the Civil War sites, the cemeteries and the archaeological sites. He
said that he was trying to produce a computerized record of all the historical
and prehistoric sites in the state so they can be preserved in the future with
the grant. This is a public service that is provided for the Commonwealth.
He said that he was involved in Kentucky mainly as a result of working with
a good group of students and colleagues.

      Professor Dillehay thanked Dean Edwards for providing him support.
He expressed appreciation for his help with the project as well as some other
endeavors, particularly in setting up more efforts by the University to engage
in Kentucky archaeology.

      President Wethington asked Professor Dillehay to expand on the recent
publicity about the project.

      Professor Dillehay said that the second volume on Monte Verde site is
going to be published by the Smithsonian Institution Press and some of the
staunchest critics in the field. He said that he invited them to read the book
and come to the site. A donor provided the funds, and they visited the site.
They looked at the materials in the laboratory there and spent two days at the
University of Kentucky. The finality brought to the project is what everyone
is now seeing in the press. People are now accepting it, accepting the fact it
has broken the old paradigm and that the first chapter of human history
needs to be rewritten. He said that this is something they have known for
about 20 years, and science takes a long time to unfold if you do it correctly,
particularly if it is interdisciplinary science.

      Professor Dillehay entertained questions from the members of the
Board.

      Governor Breathitt said that Professor Dillehay had certainly brought
distinction to himself and his colleagues, and thanked him for his
presentation.

      Professor Dillehay expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to
address the Board and thanked President Wethington. He then received a
round of applause.

      President Wethington expressed his appreciation to Professor Dillehay
and to his colleagues who were in attendance. He said the Board and the