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PAGE 2, NOVEMBER 22, 2010, THE ISLANDER Page 2 Farm City Week proclamation issued At the November 17 Brunswick City Commission meeting, the commission declared November 19 — 25 Farm-City Week. Part of the proclamation stated, "Farmers and ranchers literally help feed the world by producing a bounty of agricultural products, and agricul ture is Georgia’s oldest and largest industry." Farm City week in Brunswick is to celebrate the achievements of all these citizens, farmers from every sized farm or agricultural workers, who together provide Glynn County and our nation with agriculture products of every kind." After receiving the proclamation Betty Ann Lewis', representing the Farm Bureau, said to commissioners, "Don't let anyone tell you there's no agriculture in Glynn Comity." "Along with traditional farms, there is also a variety of other forms of agri culture," she said. Her list included forestry and relat ed products including Christmas trees and pine straw; hunting leases which provide land dor deer, duck and tur key hunting; local backyard gardening, blueberry farms; livestock including beef cattle, goats, poultry, honeybees, horses which lead to boarding facilities and training lessons. □ From left: Deborah Orr, Glynn County Farm Bureau representative, “Mot Just For A P rincess Gabe Lewis, Farm Bureau, Betty Ann Lewis, Farm Bureau, Susan Ship- man, Glynn County Bee group, Robi Gray, Glynn County Cooperative Extension, and Keith Gates, Associate Director University of Georgia Marine Extension Service were on hand to receive the honor. Islander staff photo - Permar Morgan Center opens with celebration “If she wears it more than once... it must have come from Chadwick’s.” 205 Redfern Village • St. Simons Island • (912) 638-2236 www.chadwicksjewelers.com »Tues.-Fri. 10AM - 6PM » Sat. 9AM - 5PM The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) Board of Directors, along with staff from the Jekyll Island Authority and the Jekyll Island Club Hotel gath ered to commemorate the opening of the newly adapted Morgan Center, Monday, November 15, with mem bers of the community. The $3 million adaptive reuse of the J.P. Morgan Tennis Court marks a major milestone for Jekyll Island’s ongoing revitalization efforts and adds a crucial element to the historic district convention center campus, which will be utilized to host conven tions for the next two years. “When revitalization plans initial ly began, we had hopes of one day returning this historic landmark into something remarkable again,” stated Hooks. “With the help of our partners Perfect for Thanksgiving from Fresh Force Potato Ricer Makes creating fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes a breeze. • Removable stainless steel basket Patented gear mechanism increases ricing power • Top rack dishwasher safe 638-9545 2465 Demere Road St. Simons Island, Georgia OUlRMtIEir Tier ICAN ® -rue CTnnr THE STORE FOR CREATIVE COOKS at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel we were able to successfully accomplish that.” Construction began last year after owners of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel agreed to partner with the Jekyll Island Authority to restore the historic building. The interior and exterior of the building have received extensive renovations including a new floor, skylights and interior wall surfaces. Exterior shingles have been replaced, and the building has a new roof reflecting the original look of the historic building. A mezzanine that overlooks the main floor was also added. The newly constructed main floor is approximately 4,900 square feet and can accommodate more than 400 people. “Having this new banquet and meeting space means a wealth of new business opportunities for the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Jekyll Island,” stated Kevin Runner, the hotel's General Manager. “We are delighted at the results” The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Morgan Center took place in front of the grand staircase that leads up to the newly constructed mezzanine. The Morgan Center, already open for business, hosted the Georgia Rec reation and Parks Association on November 2, the day after construc tion completed. Last week the Atlanta branch of the Federal Reserve, met in the Mor gan Center. The group held meetings in the historic district convention campus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Federal Reserve and the initial meet ing of the Federal Reserve which took place on Jekyll Island in 1910. The Morgan Center will host the Georgia Farm Bureau for their annu al convention on Jekyll Island in December. □