During 1999 and 2000, HRC excavated two sites for the Regional Jail Authority in Cabell County. The artifacts, including projectile point and ceramic remains, indicate that the prehistoric component of this site was predominantly Late Woodland, specifically from around 700 AD to 1200 AD. The historic site consisted of a small family cemetery that had to be moved to allow construction of the Western Regional Jail. The Merritt Family Cemetery dates to the 1800's and is the final resting place of Malchor Strupe, a Revolutionary War veteran. HRC archeologists excavated the cemetery, documented their findings, and moved all the burials to the new location.

In April of 2001, Dr. Gozdzik presented Geophysics Comes of Age, the geophysical component of the Merritt Family Cemetery report, to the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archaeology. A summary of the findings is available upon request, and the completed report will be available in the near future.

In April, HRC and D'Appollonia began conducting a geophysical survey for the Putnam County Development Authority. A large archaeological site was found on their property, and a Phase II investigation had to be completed before development could proceed. HRC and D'Appollonia developed a non-intrusive plan to investigate the site for features and activity areas. This allows excavation units to be concentrated in areas where technology such as magnatometry indicates that features may be located, expediting a Phase II investigation.

HRC is working with a group of concerned citizens who are building a senior citizens community center in Arden, West Virginia. After securing federal funding for their project, they were informed that a Phase I survey was needed. HRC will provide materials and supervisory personnel, pro bono, to help community volunteers proceed with their plans.

Dr. Gozdzik has been elected to serve a two-year term on the board of directors for the American Cultural Resource Association (ACRA), the professional trade organization.