Sunrise Rotary hears about acupuncture

Effingham Sunrise Rotary President Bonnie Dixon and Membership Chairman Jerry Freyermuth present Nicole Ware with a commemorative Rotary ink pen for her presentation on the benefits of acupuncture and herbology treatments.

Schools tout work-based learning program

Effingham County School Superintendent Randy Shearouse, right, congratulates Vivian Lawson and Becky Truluck during the Effingham Sunrise Rotary meeting on Tuesday morning. Lawson and Truluck presented the members with a presentation on the benefits and successes of the "Work-based Learning Program" in Effingham County.

Learning about Work-based Learning

Vivian Lawson, coordinator at Effingham County High School, and Becky Truluck, coordinator at South Effingham High School, discussed the Effingham County school system's work-based learning program with the Effingham County Rotary Club.

Lions make a roar for Red Cross

Binder completes Air Force basic training

Air Force Airman Marc E. Binder has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Lovett joins Rotary

Club President Karen Tanksley inducts Ramona Lovett, principal of Ebenezer Middle School, into the Effingham County Rotary Club, as Dr. Mark Winters, her Rotary sponsor, joins Tanksley in welcoming Lovett.

Women take center stage

On Saturday, Effingham Women in Business hosted a Women's Expo. Businesses represented at the event were Teach Right, Effingham Hospital, New York Life, Magnolia, Premier Designs Jewelry, Liberty National, Joann's Florist, Sheila's Cakes, Ever After, Mary Kay and Fireflies.

Local author signs book

Kay Mixson Jenkins had a book signing at the Chamber of Commerce in Springfield Monday. Jenkins wrote "Who is Pee Dee? Explaining Parkinson's Disease to a Child" to explain Parkinson's to her son. Richard Morgan, a graduate of Effingham County High School, illustrated the book for Jenkins. The book is available on amazon.com.

Gearing for a big finish

The Effingham County United Way is driving to a goal of $250,000 in its annual campaign. United Way volunteers and campaign committee members unveiled the goal Tuesday at the Effingham County Recreation Department. "We're excited about this campaign," said Stan Sparks of Georgia Power. "We've done a lot of work to get this thing kicked off." Pacesetters - groups and people who give to the campaign early to get it kick-started - already have given ...

Tyson speaks to Lions Club

Rotary takes swim with the Dolphin Project

Captain Roy and Peach Hubbard are master coastal naturalists who spoke to Effingham County Rotary Club about The Dolphin Project.

Revelle completes Air Force basic training

Air Force Airman Ashley C. Revelle has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Hospital CEO speaks to Rotary

Effingham Sunrise Rotary member Joe Tallent thanks his boss, Effingham Hosptial Chief Executive Officer Norma Jean Morgan, for her presentation on the successes, challenges and changes of the hospital that affect patient care at the facility. Effingham Hospital was recognized as being the 2007 Hospital of the Year according to HomeTown Health, LLC for Rural Hospitals.

Buckmasters take aim at Down syndrome

The 5th Annual Effingham Buckmasters One Shot Chapter Banquet will be held Oct. 9 at The Mill Creek Banquet Hall in Rincon. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Rotary’s newest member

Scott Hinson was inducted into membership of the Effingham Sunrise Rotary at the club's Aug. 26 meeting. President Bonnie Dixon conducted the ceremony. Ace Herring and Billy Dasher sponsored Hinson's membership.

DNR visits Exchange Club

Conservation Ranger First Class Brandon Pierce spoke to the Effingham Exchange Club about the DNR's responsibilities in Effingham County. He is pictured with Exchange Club President Yvette Carr.

Manna House teams with First Baptist Church of Rincon for Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together with food to share in their blessings. As the holidays approach, many are making do with far fewer resources due to economy, job loss, or other financial hardships.

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.