At today's meeting we welcomed our speakers John Hardee, SC Highway Commissioner, and Brian Keys, Department of Transportation. Pictured left to right Patty Cavanaugh, Lyman Whitehead, John Hardee, Brian Keys.
Patty Cavanaugh inducts our newest member, Barry Johns.
January 18, 2006
Reporter – Johnny Jeffcoat
President Carey called the meeting to order. Bob Berry opened with prayer.
Lyman Whitehead shared his usual humorous jokes.
Lynn Campbell provided a review of the January Rotarian magazine. The Rotarian had an article about drugs bought from Canada. If you have serious complications from Canadian drugs, you have no right to sue for damages. Another article told that 852 million people are hungry in the world every day.
President Carey asked if anyone was interested in going to Wales as part of an exchange student program. He also informed us that the District Conference will be held in Charleston, SC on March 24th. Our Board will be meeting at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, 1-19-06, at Three Rivers Medical.
Patty Cavanaugh inducted our newest member, Barry Johns into the club.
Johnny Jeffcoat introduced our guest speaker, John Hardee, SCDOT Highway Commissioner. John then introduced Brian Keyes, Project Manager for SCDOT. Brian gave an overview of road projects in our county. Following are some of the highlights:
SCDOT owns 60% of all South Carolina roads and the remaining 40% are owned by towns and municipalities.
The cost of paving roads is about $400,000 per mile.
Phase II of the airport expressway project will give a direct connection to I-26 from the airport.
The Hwy. #6 Lake Murray Dam Project connecting Irmo and Lexington is scheduled to be completed in late 2007. Contractors are being given incentives to complete the project on time.
South Carolina is a donor state, so we get 90% of our gas tax back from the federal government.
South Carolina leads the nation in highway fatalities.
Our speaker next week will be Dr. Marsh Willis who will address gastrointestinal disorders.
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