Kramer named president of Effingham HBA chapter

Jeff Kramer was installed as president of the Effingham County chapter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah. Kramer is the vice president of construction for Ernest Homes.

Rotary targets wiping out polio

Jeff Kublin, Rotary International assistant district governor for District 6920, speaks to The Rotary Club of Effingham County about the Rotary International Foundation. Rotary's worldwide goal of eradicating polio is aided by the $1 million matching grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Incidences of polio are still found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria.

Shedding some light on natural gas

Frank Ray, of Atlanta Gas and Light, talks to Rotary Club of Effingham. Ray spoke of the advantages of natural gas, including the impact on the environment and its cost relative to the cost of electricity. Real estate developers can contact Atlanta Gas and Light to find out how they can develop a natural gas community. The Rotary Club of Effingham meets on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rincon. Contact ...

ACS pays visit to Sunrise Rotary

Victoria Ten Broeck with the American Cancer Society told the Sunrise Rotary Club about all the services provided by the ACS. In addition to a great volume of cancer research, the ACS provides local services including education for the public and support for cancer patients. Their toll free number is 1-800-ACS-2345.

Rotarians urged to get flu shots

Joe Adkins, Rotarian and director of the Effingham County Health Department, told the Sunrise club why flu shots are important.

Effingham Rotary Club greets District Governor

The Rotary Club of Effingham County met with district governor Kenan Kern at its board meeting prior to a recent regular club meeting.

Cannon completes basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Jordan D. Cannon has graduated basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Stevens completes basic training

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jason M. Stevens has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Georgia-Pacific mill humming right along

Russ McCollister, manager of Georgia-Pacific operations at the Savannah River Mill in Rincon, spoke to Effingham County Rotary Club members at their regular meeting.

Shaner completes basic training

Army National Guard Pfc. Garrett M. Shaner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Boyd makes house call on Sunrise Rotary

Dr. Buffi Boyd with Urological Associates in Savannah told the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club about prostate health and screening and treatment for prostate cancer. A new robotic prostatectomy is available. The new surgical procedure reduces the risk of side effects.

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Sikes finishes basic training

Army Spec. Matthew J. Sikes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Becker completes basic training

Army Pvt. Wendy M. Becker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Stowers named to STC Foundation Community Council

Steven G. Stowers, an architect at Lott + Barber, has been named to the Savannah Technical College Foundation's Community Council.

LifeLink pays a visit to Rotary Club

Staci Ravita of LifeLink was the guest speaker recently at the Rotary Club of Effingham County. Ravita shared information on how to become an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Local Habitat to take part in Repair Corps project

Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County has been selected to participate in Repair Corps, a veterans-support initiative of Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation.

Fort Stewart to hold annual drive-through flu clinic

The 4th Annual Fort Stewart Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is scheduled for Nov. 2-3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., both days in the Winn Army Community Hospital overflow parking lot, which is located on Fort Stewart at the corner of Harmon Avenue and 6th Street.

‘Girls Night Out’ to help ease stress

The joy of the holiday season can sometimes be marred by the stress of a long holiday to do list. This stress can take a toll on your everyday health and even have an impact on your heart. Effingham Hospital wants women to remember they are "Too Blessed to be Stressed" and November's Girls Night Out, held on a special date, will focus on this mantra.

Military retirees invited to health care town hall on HAAF

Military retirees and their families are invited to attend a town hall meeting in the Hunter Army Airfield post theater today at 6 p.m., to discuss open enrollment for health care at Tuttle Army Health Clinic.

United Way thermometer keeps rising

Ardry Trading Company employees pledged more than $3,000 for the United Way Campaign. Pictured with Philip Malone of Ardry Trading is United Way Loaned Associate from Georgia Pacific Brandee Gordon as they raise the mercury to over 60 percent of the $280,000 goal.

Effingham County Fair Pageant

There were 58 contestants in 11 age groups competing Saturday in the annual Effingham Fair Pageant.

CAP’s Bush receives Billy Mitchell Award

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Effingham Cadet Squadron's Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Cody Bush was recognized Oct. 4 for receiving the General Billy Mitchell Award. This event brought with it a promotion to cadet second lieutenant and opportunities for further leadership challenges and greater responsibility.

Georgia Farm Bureau accepting hay contest entries

MACON-Georgia Farm Bureau members who grow Bermudagrass hay are encouraged to enter the GFB 2011 Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at the University of Georgia Testing Lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which predicts fiber digestibility and likely animal intake of hay.

Goodwin completes artillery training

Army National Guard Pfc. Alex H. Goodwin has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

Raise a hand for hospital’s ‘Pink Glove Dance’ video

Effingham Hospital and Care Center employees, board members and volunteers have donned pink gloves and are showing off their original and crazy dance moves in hopes of being voted the best Pink Glove Dance video to support the fight against Breast Cancer.

‘Lunch, Laugh and Learn’ to help fight breast cancer

Laughter is sometimes the best medicine, and for women fighting breast cancer, it can provide a welcomed break from the stress associated with the disease ranked as one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women.

Coastal Bank, CCCS team for Protect Your Identity

The Coastal Bank is partnering with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Savannah (CCCS) to host a special Protect Your Identity event Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

165th Airlift Wing to mark 65th year

The 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, will celebrate its 65th year in existence.

Brown retires from Air National Guard

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Master Sgt. Ron Brown is retiring from the 117th Air Control Squadron, a critical element of the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia's Department of Defense.