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PAGE 2, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, THE ISLANDER
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50 years with Seaboard Co.
Last week Seaboard Construction Co. Grading Superintendent Glynn
Lee (third from left) was awarded his Anniversary plaque for being on
the job with the local company for 50 years as of September 15. Attend
ing the ceremony to assist with the presentation were Glynn County
Commission Chairman Jerome Clark (Dist. 5) (far left) and County Com
missioner Don Hogan (At Large #1) (second from left). Joining Lee were
his wife of 44 years, Ann, fellow Seaboard employee Ray Cason (second
from right), who has been with the company 52 years and Seaboard
president Steve Swan. Starting with the company as an oiler on a drag
line before moving up to the superintendent's position, Lee said, among
other projects, he has worked on paving and widening about 60 miles
of 1-95 in recent years. Swan said, "Glynn is an outstanding employee.
Not many companies can say they have an employee who has been
with them this long. This is well deserved." Islander staff photo
Clam Jam 2009
Clam Jam 2009 supports protection
of Georgia’s natural resources, its mul
timillion dollar fishing industry, and
the coast's rich seafood heritage and
culture. Clam Jam 2009 will be held
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-9 p.m. at the
Contentment Bluff pavilion in Shell-
man Bluff.
The event on the Julienton River
will offer a dinner of local seafood
including fresh local clams, shrimp,
and oysters.
An auction featuring auctioneer Arlie
McNeil will include stays at five star
coastal inns, island cottages, catered
dinners, work from professional art
ists, maritime adventures, and unique
guided explorations of exclusive areas.
Music by the Stringrays and dancing
will complete the evening.
The Altamaha Riverkeeper (ARK) is
in its tenth year working to protect and
restore the habitat, water quality, and
flow of the Altamaha - from its head
waters in the Oconee, Ocmulgee and
Ohoopee Rivers - to its terminus at the
Atlantic Coast.
"We need your support to protect
one of the most beautiful places in the
world,” says Constance Riggins, ARKs
development director. “Everyone has
been very generous with unique gifts
for the auction. The Clam Jam is a
fun way for citizens to participate and
help ARKs work to manage our water
resources to support 010: economy, pro
tect public health and natural systems,
and enhance our quality of life.”
Costs for the event are: $50 per per
son, $30 for guests age 30 years old or
younger, and guests with a commercial
fishing license. There is still time to be
a Clam Jam sponsor. Call the Altama
ha River Keeper at 912-437-8164.
For a complete list of auction items
or to purchase Clam Jam tickets: www.
altamahariverkeeper.org: call 912-437-
8164; send check to Altamaha River-
keeper, P.O. Box 2642, Darien, GA
31305. □
CASA Glynn appoints new Executive Director
CASA Glynn has appointed local
attorney Ellen Mayoue Baker Execu
tive Director.
Baker has been an active commu
nity member since moving to Glynn
County in 1992. She has served as
a member and officer of many orga
nizations, including Habitat for
Humanity, Golden Isles Arts and
Humanities, Networks, Toastmas
ters International, Alzheimer’s
Foundation, Partners in Education,
Brunswick-Glynn County Bar Asso
ciation, Georgia Adjudicare and
Amity House.
“Although I am just getting start
ed, I am inspired by the dedica
tion and efforts of staff, the Board
of Directors and the CASA volun
teers, who bring so much caring and
insights,” said Baker.
“Due to the professionalism and
effectiveness of the volunteers and
staff at CASA Glynn, the Court
has greatly enhanced its fact find
ing process, as well as the quality
of services provided for deprived
children."
CASA Glynn currently serves 118
children in the community through
62 volunteers. A training class is cur
rently ongoing, and a spring class is
scheduled. Advocates serve as fact
finders for the court by researching
the background of each assigned case,
speak for the child in the courtroom,
and continue to speak for the best
interests of the child while monitoring
the case.
Every child should have a safe per
manent home, and CASA is commit
ted to that goal, Baker said. This past
year, CASA Glynn established a center
for supervised visitation.
CASA
Glynn is a
501 (c) (3)
nonprofit
organiza
tion that
provides
trained
and super
vised Court
Appointed
Special
Advocates
(CAS A)
to advo
cate for
the rights
and needs
of chil
dren who
are abused
or neglected. CASA started in Glynn
County in 1994 and grows every year in
the number of children that it serves.
For more information on assisting,
donating, becoming a volunteer or hav
ing the Director speak to your com
munity group or organization contact
CASA Glynn, 1608A Newcastle St.,
Brunswick GA 31520, (912) 264-4468.
Ellen Mayoue Baker
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