Tag: Michael Heitzler

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Mayor Proclaims ‘Kids To Parks Day’ In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Saturday, May 21, 2016 has been proclaimed “Kids to Parks Day” in Goose Creek by Mayor Michael Heitzler. Kids to Parks Day was organized and launched by the National Park Trust six years ago. It encourages families to get outside and take advantage of the nation’s parks. “We should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to […]

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City Celebrates ‘Judo Week In The Creek’

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed May 15-21 “Judo Week in the Creek.” Mayor Heitzler signed the proclamation on Monday, May 16 at City Hall, where he was joined by several instructors and staff members of the Samurai Judo Association, the largest club in the United States Judo Association. The club is headquartered at the Naval Weapons […]

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Goose Creek Proclaims May 15th “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day”

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed May 15, 2016 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler signed the proclamation in a recent ceremony at the Municipal Center, where he was accompanied by Mary Ann and Harold Deese of Goose Creek. The Deeses represented the local chapter of “COPS” (Concerns of Police Survivors). COPS […]

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Goose Creek Mayor Pro Tem Receives Economic Development Recognition

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Pro Tem Mark Phillips was recognized at the May 10 Goose Creek City Council meeting for his participation in a unique program offered by the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The Institute’s Economic Development Program is a hands-on learning experience that provides innovative approaches to economic development in local communities. The program includes four highly-interactive […]

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Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler Chairs COG Policy Committee

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler is the current chairman of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study) Policy Committee. The Committee met on Monday, May 9th in North Charleston, and topics included a long-range transportation plan for the Lowcountry. As one of South Carolina’s 10 Regional Planning Councils, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ primary objectives […]

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Swearing-In Ceremony Held for New Goose Creek City Council Members

  GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–New Goose Creek City Council Members Brandon Cox, Kevin Condon and Greg Habib were sworn into office on Thursday evening, April 28, by Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler. Dozens of family and friends of the new council members attended the swearing-in ceremony at the Municipal Center. Voters elected the three men to office on April 5th. Habib is […]

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14 Firefighters Take Oath, 9 Promoted at GCFD Celebration

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–It was a night of celebration at the Goose Creek Fire Department. The sparkling new Fire Station 3 on Old Moncks Corner Road was the setting on April 13 as family, friends and supporters of the GCFD gathered for a swearing-in of 14 new firefighters. In addition, nine firefighters received promotions, and seven more team members were honored […]

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Mayor Proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–April has been proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Goose Creek. Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed the proclamation, subtitled “No More Silence, No More Violence,” on April 4 at City Hall. He was joined by Shannon Nicholson of People Against Rape (PAR). Established in 1974, PAR was the first rape crisis center created in […]

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Mayor Proclaims ‘Fleet Reserve Association Days’ In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has proclaimed Sept. 10-13 as “Fleet Reserve Association Days” in Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler was joined at City Hall by several FRA Branch 269 and FRA Auxiliary members as he signed the proclamation on Aug. 17. The FRA is a service organization with more than 70,000 active duty, retired and reserve members of […]

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Mayor to present lecture series on Goose Creek history

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler will present a fall lecture series on the history of Goose Creek again this year. The seven-part series will be held in City Hall on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. from October 2 – November 13, admission will be free. The Mayor held his first lecture series in 2007, which drew over […]