Jenkins named chairman of Effingham Red Cross

Uncovering local talent and leadership is all too often seen as a seemingly simple task for an experienced Red Cross representative. For the Red Cross, these special volunteers just don't come along everyday. In fact, all Red Cross volunteers are special. They give effortlessly of their time, energy, knowledge and yes, sometimes even their money. Somewhere among the best people in town, one will always find Red Cross volunteers.

Ready for speech contest

The Rotary Club Speech Contest will be March 3 at 7:30 a.m. at New Ebenezer Retreat Center.

Love was in the air

Approximately 100 people attended the Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner and Dance to benefit the Mars Theater last Saturday. Lisa Brant, the organizer of the event, said she was happy with the turnout for the first year and hopes to build on that number next year. The event was held at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum.

Queen and king crowned at Effingham Care Center

John Chancey and Jennifer Nichols were crowned 2009 Valentine's Day King and Queen at Effingham Care Center Valentine's Party.

Getting kids off the net and on books

President Karen Tanksley thanks Lisa Phillips, media specialist at South Effingham Middle School, for an enlightening presentation to The Rotary Club of Effingham County.

Hynes welcomed to Rotary

Stan Sparks welcomes Tess Hynes into The Rotary Club of Effingham County. With her installation, Hynes has committed to be an active member of the club, to put "service above self" and to abide by the Four Way Test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Hynes is the new special events and member services manager at the ...

Troop 691 Scouts help Explorers with lifesaving skills

Boy Scouts from Troop 691 used their makeup skills to expose the Explorer Scouts of the Effingham County Sheriff's Department Explorer program to realistic wounds and physical injuries of all types.

Historic Effingham Society celebrates anniversary

Venture Crew, Fire Explorers attend Winterfest

Effingham Fire Rescue Venture Crew 691 and Bloomingdale Fire Explorer Post 124 attended the 2009 Winterfest event in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Both groups are part of the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts of America.

Sunrise Rotary receives updates

Sunrise Rotary President Bonnie Dixon rewarded both a judge and an assistant governor at the meeting last week.

Schnase earns top honor in Omaha

Susan Arnsdorff Schnase, daughter of Gordon and Clara Sue Arnsdorff and granddaughter of the late Alton and Saralyn Arnsdorff of Springfield, was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans by the Omaha, Neb., Jaycees last month.

Mobley re-elected to chair hospital trustees

L. Stephen Mobley was re-elected chairman of the Effingham Hospital Board of Trustees at their meeting Tuesday night in the hospital's community room.

STARs steal the show

Jeffery Hancock was named the Effingham County School System STAR student Thursday at the Rotary Club of Effingham County's meeting. Hancock is South Effingham High School's STAR student. He chose Carla Dean, his eighth grade earth sciences teacher, as his STAR teacher. Hancock will be attending Georgia Tech.

United Way surprises Snyder

The United Way recognized Linda Snyder's years of volunteer work with the organization at a surprise reception Wednesday.

Retired officers group installs new leaders

The Savannah Chapter of the Military Officers Association (SAMOA) installed its new officers for 2009-10 at a Jan. 16 dinner at the Carey Hilliard's on Abercorn Street.

Smith named secretary for state 4-H agents

Abby Smith, 4-H agent for Effingham County, has been elected to serve as Georgia Association of Extension 4-H agents state secretary for 2012-2013. Her term will begin in August.

Girl Scouts earn first Junior Badge

After bridging to Junior Scouts in April, the scouts in Girl Scout Troop 30197 earned their first Junior Badge, the Council's Own Savannah Sings badge, by joining Daisy Troop 30235 for a sing-along.

HOPE hosts pet expo

The organization Helping Out Pets in Effingham (HOPE) hosted a pet expo Saturday in Rincon.

UDC adds to library’s collection

The Effingham Hussars Chapter 2285 of the Georgia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy recently made a book donation to the Effingham branches of the Live Oak Public Library System.

Tips to follow to keep food safe when the power goes out

Many Effingham County residents are still without power following Sunday night's round of storms. The Effingham County Health Department wants to remind residents that while the power is out, refrigerator and freezer doors should remain closed as much as possible to keep food cold longer.

ECSO to be on patrol for holiday

Fireworks and Independence Day go hand-in-hand, and Effingham County Sheriff's deputies want all citizens to enjoy a safe and fire-free July 4th celebration.

Fireworks on tap for Tybee

Tybee Island will host Independence Day fireworks July 3 at 9:15 p.m.

How to have a safe 4th of July

Savannah firefighters and the Joseph M. Still Burn Center Foundation urge caution and safety for the 4th of July.

What to do to beat the heat

With temperatures already having broken triple digits, and more hot weather expected soon, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta advises the following precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses:

New Ebenezer Retreat Center to hold day camp

New Ebenezer Retreat Center will hold a day camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 from July 16-20 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

YMCA taking applications for next Christian Leadership Academy

The Effingham YMCA is accepting nominations for the Christian Leadership Academy.

Red Cross makes urgent plea for blood donations

The American Red Cross blood supply has reached emergency levels with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. This shortfall leaves the Red Cross with half the readily available blood products on hand now than this time last year.

Tallent’s talents honored

Joe Tallent was recently honored as Rotarian of the Year by the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club.

Effingham Health System to offer health care fair

Effingham Health System invites community members to attend a special one-day event to learn more about the wide variety of healthcare services available on the expanded campus.

Effingham Orchestra to strike up patriotic concert, silent auction

Effingham Community Orchestra Director Andrea Huff has announced that the orchestra will present its "Something Old, Something New, Something Patriotic Too" concert and silent auction fundraiser on Sunday at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks gymnasium.