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Exhibit E Movie, dig spur interest in archaeology at a young age By Joni Astrup, Associate editor Jonathon Bianchi of Rogers was just 13 when he participated in his first archaeological dig in Elk River nearly a decade ago. He'd entertained thoughts of being an archaeologist ever since seeing an "Indiana Jones" movie at the age of 5. The public dig at the Alan Hoebelheinrich farm in Elk River sealed the deal. "There was never any question after that," Bianchi said. Today, he's a senior at the University of Minnesota majoring in anthropology and kinesiology. Archaeology is a subdivision of anthropology. i Jonathon Bianchi dug sediment out of a test hole at Bailey Point. The dirt was then put on screens to be sifted in hopes of finding artifacts. After the test hole is dug out to a certain depth, measurements are taken, notes are written regarding the findings and the soils are classifier. Bianchi participated in a public archaeological dig this month at Bailey Point Nature Preserve in Elk River. When asked what he'd life to do for a career, he indicated the dig around him and said: "This. I 12 would love to work in cultural resource management." The public was invited to participate in six days of digging at Bailey Point as part of the archaeological dig that ran June 14-16 and 21-23. Gregg Felber was another participant. He is a retired Hennepin County deputy working on a master's degree in cultural resource management archaeology at St. Cloud State University. "This is career two," Felber said. "W"4,aww Jonathon Bianchi (left) and Bob Burgess worked on a test hole at Bailey Point Brian McFarlane also volunteered at the dig. He has lived in Elk River since the eighth grade and is interested in all aspects of the area's history. This is the second dig he has been a part of in Elk River. Dr. Richard Rothaus, who led the Bailey Point dig, said close to 100 volunteer's participated and more than 100 people visited the dig.