About The Islander. (St. Simons Island, Ga.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 2024)
Enjoy fall in the Golden Isles ^.ealtonb Sales, Vacation Rentals & Long Term Rentals tf We offer Vacation Rentals on Jekyll and )t. Simons Island & Long Term Rentals in Brunswick also offer homes for sale on Jekyll and St. Simons Islands and Brunswick. Jay Kaufman - Broker, Owner • jay.kaufman@parker-kaufman.com 506 Monck St. • Brunswick, Ga. 912-265-7711 Page 2, November 18, 2024, The Islander SGHS Foundation 2025 Bridge Run registration now open Registration for the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation’s 2025 Bridge Run presented by Marshland Credit Union is now open. The Bridge Run takes place Feb. 15 on the 7,780-foot long Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick At its center, the bridge measures 480 feet high above the Brunswick River and only has 300 yards of flat course. Certified by the U.S. Track and Field Association as “the toughest 5Kin Georgia,” the course is sufficiently difficult enough to test the en durance of both professional and experi enced amateur runners, yet manageable enough for walkers of all ages to enjoy. Participants’ registration fees help fund the Health System’s cancer and cardiac care programs. The runners are joined by business and corporate sponsors who help cover operating expenses for this major race. In addition to the 5K, the Bridge Run includes a 10K Double Pump where par ticipants run the bridge not once, but twice. The event also offers a Firefighters’ Challenge (no registration fee), as well as a walkers 5K To kick off the event, a Pasta Party and Vendor Expo will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, 5-8 p.m., at the foot of the Sidney Lanier Bridge. Registered participants can enjoy all-you-can-eat pasta, salad and beverages and pick up race T-shirts and bib numbers. Cost to attend the pasta party is $8 before January 31 and $10 afterward. Family members and fans are also welcome to attend the Pasta Party for $10 per person. On Saturday, Feb. 15, gates open at 6 a.m. Starting times are: 7 a.m. - 10K Double Pump; 8:30 a.m. - Firefighters’ Challenge; 9:30 a.m. - 5K; 10:30 a.m. - 5K Walk. The awards ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and registered runners will receive a tim ing chip and race bib, which can be picked up at 7 a.m. on the morning of the event or at the pre-race Pasta Party. Free parking is available, but heavy traffic is expected. Participants are en couraged to arrive early to avoid parking delays. Pets, strollers, wheelchairs, in-line skates and other wheeled devices are not permitted on the bridge during any of the events. Register online at the-bridge-run.org or active.com, or 800-537-5142, ext. 2786. Runner registration ends midnight on Tuesday, Feb.4. There is no day-of-event runner registration; but walkers may reg ister on event day. Adult fees: 10K Double Pump: $55; 5K Run $40: 5KWalk: $35. Youth fees: 10K Double Pump: $40; 5K Run: $20; 5KWalk: $20. Team (10 or more) fees: 5K Run: $30; 5KWalk $30. A record number of runners, walkers and spectators are expected to attend. Vendors, sponsors and volunteers play a key role in the event’s success. Volunteers are needed Friday and Saturday to pro vide assistance with set-up, food and wa ter stations, parking, T-shirt and runner packet distribution, clean-up and more. Sponsorship info, vendor or volunteer op portunities, call 912-466-3360. BOC looking to fill board, committees By Pamela Permar-Shierling The Glynn County Board of Com missioners has openings on the fol lowing boards and committees: Islands Planning Commis sion (IPC) Four seats - Districts 1, 2, 5, At Large Post 2. Terms begin in January and end Dec. 31, 2028. Info: Douglas Stephens 912-554-7448. Mainland Planning Commis sion (MPC) Five Seats - Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, At Large Post 2. Terms begin in January and end Dec. 31, 2028. Info: Douglas Stephens 912-554-7448. Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) One Seat. To be considered applicants must be professionals in one of the following fields: pediatric health care, school personnel, emergency response, law enforcement, child welfare services, mental health, former foster parent, or faith-based community leadership. Alumni of the child welfare system are eligi ble. Term begins upon appointment and ends June 30, 2026. Info: Andy Pruitt 912-262-3251. Coastal African American Historical Preservation Com mission Two Seats. Terms begin upon appointment and end June 30, 2028. Info: Hector Montford 850-510-1791. Glynn County Board of Health One Seat. Term begins Jan. 1, 2025 and ends December 31, 2031. The position represents a physician actively practicing medi cine in Glynn County. Info: Donna Ribron 912-262-2300. Coastal Area District Devel opment Authority (CADDA) One Seat. Term begins after CADDA Board and CRC make the final ap pointment and ends three years after final appointment. Info: 912-261-2500. Dangerous Dog Hearing Board - Seeking individuals who have special interest, experience or education in veterinary medicine, dog training, dog behavior, animal control or services or related areas. The board will be comprised of three members with three alternates. Info: Lori Austin 912-554-7500. Interested individuals can sub mit a resume or letter of interest for any of these appointments to the Glynn County Clerk Ronda Vakulich at rvakulich@glynncoun- ty-ga.gov. The application period is open until the end of November. Residence inn The Shore - Restaurant and Bar at Marriott's Courtyard Hotel on Jekyll Island 178 S. Beachview Dr. -Jeklyll Island, Ga. • 912-635-2416 COURTYARD*
