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Page 2, May 20, 2019, The Islander Coastal Outreach Soccer holds annual fundraiser AGE '2 St. Simons Rotary to Host Taps at Twilight The St. Simons Island Rotary Club will present Taps At Twilight Memorial Day Concert and Tribute on Monday, May 27, beginning at 6:45 p.m. St. Simons has been proud to host this event for 28 years as a meaning ful way for the Golden Isles to gather to gether to honor the men and women who have fallen in the ser vice of our coun try, those who have valiantly served and re- turned and those who are serving today. Music will be provided by the Golden Isles Commu nity Concert Band, followed by the National Anthem led by vocalist Terry Clayton. This will be followed by the posting of the colors, a wreath presentation and invocation. The Memorial Day address will be given by Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Dwyer, Commander, U.S. Garrison Hunter Army Airfield, GA. Lt. Col. Dwyer has served in a variety of command and staff posi tions throughout his career. His op erational deployments include four tours to Af ghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has earned a Bachelor in Health and Exercise Science and a Master’s in Defense Analysis from the Naval Post Graduate School. He has earned the Expert Infantryman Badge, Com bat Infan try Badge, the Air As sault Badge, Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tabs. Following his address, Terry Clayton will lead the audience in a sing along of “I am Proud to Be an American”. The community is encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, if desired. Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Dwyer Sen. Ligon announces Essay Contest winners Sen. William Ligon an nounced the winners of the 2019 National Day of Prayer Essay Contest. All high school students in the Third Senate District were invited to participate. Stu dents were asked to write at least 500 words to “Describe Times, Both Past and Pres ent, When American Gov ernment Leaders Turned to Prayer and How They Encouraged Citizens to Join Them.” First place prize went to James Ian Carpenter, an 11th grade student at Bruns wick High School. Carpen ter, who came in second in the 2018 contest, was deter mined to try once more and was awarded with a $300 check for his first place finish. Parker Schoenauer, a 9th grade student at Frederica Acad emy, won second place and received a check for $200. Alyssa Santiago of Brantley County High School won third place and received a check for $100. “I am pleased to see that we have Ian Carpenter. Provided photo some budding writers in our Third Dis trict who enjoy history,” said Sen. Ligon. “I believe the National Day of Prayer is a unique opportunity to encourage stu dents to research this nation’s religious history so they will better understand its importance in the founding of this nation and why religious liberty is key to maintaining a nation of free people.” More than 100 people attended Friday’s “Breakfast of Champions” to support the soccer and after-school programs of Coastal Outreach Soccer (COS). Darius Slay, Detroit Lions cornerback, NFL, and Brunswick local, spoke to the kids and adults in the audience about motivation and work ethic. COS is helping 238 Brunswick kids stay in school and achieve this year, from elementary school through high program. Photos courtesy Betsey Weltner school. Robert Wright, a 7th grader at Glynn Middle School, shared his story, “As an only child, I felt alone until I got involved with COS. Now I have a team.” Robert is an honor student. Above: Second from left Darius Slay, with the COS students. Right: Two brothers: Neshiak Cohen, 13, Glynn Middle School, currently in COS; Anthony Walker, 21, Univ of South Carolina, went through COS LET US HELP YOU PROTECT YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET—YOUR FAMILY! Brighter and more secure futures come with protecting those parts of our lives we hold most dear To learn more about our future-minded solutions for all your insurance needs, please contact us at 912.638.8600 or www.mgassi.conn PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE * LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE * EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ♦ RISK MANAGEMENT
