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PAGE 2, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, THE ISLANDER Page 2 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 H0NPA Summer Clearance! Now At Nalley Honda Pontiac GMC Jeep 178 Altama Connector • Brunswick (912) 267-7000 • (800) 625-5394 www.nalleyauto.com